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Treatment directed at S. aureus and Strep and E. coli
- Uncomplicated mastitis → 10 days of antibiotics (regardless of MRSA suspicion)[1]
- Dicloxacillin 500mg PO q6hrs, considered first line if breastfeeding given safety for infant OR
- Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
- Clindamycin 450mg PO q8hrs (also provides MRSA coverage) OR
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875mg PO q12hrs OR
- Azithromycin 500mg PO x1 on day 1, then 250mg PO daily for days 2-5
- ↑ Levine BL. 2011 EMRA Antibiotic Guide. EMRA. Pg 78.