Template:Mastitis antibiotics
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There is no need to routinely interrupt breastfeeding with puerperal mastitis. Encourage frequent breast emptying which in itself is therapeutic
Antibiotics
Treatment directed at S. aureus and Strep and E. coli
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs daily OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875mg PO q12hrs daily OR
- Dicloxacillin 500mg PO q6hrs daily
- Azithromycin 500mg PO once daily x 1 day then 250mg PO daily for days 2-5 OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs if suspect MRSA OR