Surgical Wound Infection

What's new / Latest updates

Change in penicillin allergy recommendation

Wounds quickly become colonised, treat and swab only when there are clinical signs of infection.

Duration

5-7 days

Antimicrobial treatment - Clean wound, mild infection

Flucloxacillin oral 500mg 6 hourly

Penicillin allergy

Doxycycline oral 100mg 12 hourly

Co-trimoxazole oral 960mg 12 hourly

Metronidazole oral 400mg 8 hourly

Discuss with Consultant Microbiologist.

Last reviewed: 20/07/2025

Next review date: 20/07/2028

Author(s): Duguid, A.

Version: 2.0

Co-Author(s): James, E, Taylor, J, Longworth, E.

Approved By: NHS Borders Antimicrobial Management Team

Reviewer name(s): Duguid, A.