Osteomyelitis

NICE BNF Treatment summaries Musculoskeletal system infections, antibacterial therapy

Guidelines

1st line:
  • Flucloxacillin for 6 weeks
  • Consider adding fusidic acid or rifampicin for initial 2 weeks

Alternative:
  • If penicillin allergic: cllindamycin
  • If MRSAMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus suspected: vancomycin teicoplanin
Author: Adams Lau
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Last edited: 22/07/25