Warning

Patients with variceal upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage are at risk of Gram negative sepsis.

Recommended duration: 3 days

Antimicrobial recommendation

Co-amoxiclav 1.2g every 8 hours IV

Penicillin allergy

Co-trimoxazole 960mg every 12 hours IV

Once oral route is available IV to oral switch using the same agent

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 03/06/2024

Next review date: 01/06/2027