Question

A 47-year-old woman with unilateral lower leg erythema, warmth, and tenderness is diagnosed with uncomplicated cellulitis. She is not allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic is first line in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Flucloxacillin 500 mg QID 5-7 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS 14 days

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg OD 5 days (first line)

Answer

Clarithromycin plus metronidazole

Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg BD 7 days

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman with unilateral lower leg erythema, warmth, and tenderness is diagnosed with uncomplicated cellulitis. She is not allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic is first line in primary care?