Prophylaxis

Important: Therapy

Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV

 

If weight >100kg give additional dose of Amoxicillin 1g IV

(i.e. total dose = 2g Amoxicillin and 200mg clavulanic acid)

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Important: Therapy

Clindamycin 600mg PO AND Gentamicin IV (refer to Drug Dosing Table)

Weight >80kg: increase Clindamycin dose to 900mg IV

Weight >160kg: increase Clindamycin dose to 1200mg IV

Notes:

Important: Notes

Give ASAP after deliver but at least within 3 hours of delivery