Antibiotic regimen | Dosing |
Preferred regimens include: |
One of the following: |
Levofloxacin | 500 to 750 mg daily |
Ciprofloxacin | 500 to 750 mg twice daily |
PLUS |
RifampinΔ | 300 to 450 mg twice daily◊ |
Alternative regimens include: |
One of the following agents:§ |
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole | 1 double-strength tablet twice daily |
Doxycycline | 100 mg twice daily |
Minocycline | 100 mg twice daily |
Dicloxacillin | 500 mg 3 or 4 times daily |
Cefadroxil | 500 mg twice daily |
Cephalexin | 500 mg 3 or 4 times daily |
Flucloxacillin | 500 mg 3 or 4 times daily |
Fusidic acid (where available)¥ | 500 mg 3 times daily |
PLUS |
RifampinΔ | 300 to 450 mg twice daily◊ |