Oral antibiotics should be given if lesions are extensive or severe.
Topical fusidic acid three times a day for 5 days.
Flucloxacillin 500mg four times a day.
Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily if penicillin allergic (7 days).
Impetigo
| Treatment |
Topical fusidic acid for 7 days is
usually adequate for localised lesions. (Dose dependent on age). Oral antibiotics should be given if lesions are extensive or severe. Topical fusidic acid three times a day for 5 days. Flucloxacillin 500mg four times a day.
Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily if penicillin allergic (7 days). |
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