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Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts

13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.

Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding

28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using penicillin antibiotics during breastfeeding

16 February 2024All penicillin antibiotics can be used during breastfeeding with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding

6 February 2024Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Aciclovir for shingles

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

Clarithromycin for sinusitis

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

Clarithromycin for otitis media

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

Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings in penicillin allergy.

Fusidic acid 2% cream for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of fusidic acid 2% cream for localised impetigo.