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Switching between oral prednisolone and IV hydrocortisone

29 September 2023Switching between oral prednisolone and intravenous (IV) hydrocortisone requires care due to the risk of adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis.

Using vaccines during breastfeeding

26 October 2023All vaccinations, including live vaccines, can be given during breastfeeding. The only exception is yellow fever vaccine which is not recommended.

Using metronidazole during breastfeeding

22 December 2023Metronidazole can be used during breastfeeding for most usual treatment courses. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Choosing equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines

25 January 2022Approximate equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines to diazepam. Doses are not exact because of differences between the medicines.

Amoxicillin for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of amoxicillin for otitis media.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.

Fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.

Valaciclovir for shingles

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Doxycycline for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Clarithromycin for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.

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