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Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding

16 June 2022Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.

Urinary tract infection: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding

12 January 2024Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Thrush or vaginal candida: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of thrush or vaginal Candida in pregnancy

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

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.

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Mometasone furoate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of mometasone furorate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis.
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