Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Island Health

Bite Prophylaxis

Suggested Regimen

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 875 mg PO BID or 500 mg PO TID x 5 days

Penicillin Allergy

Clindamycin 300-600 mg PO QID x 5 days

AND

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg po BID x 5 days

Consults

Consider Infectious Disease consult.

Consider surgical specialist consultation as appropriate - debridement may be required.