Template:GC Conjunctivitis Treatment

Chlamydial

• Doxycycline 100mg BID for 7 days OR
• Azithromycin 1g (20mg/kg) PO one time dose
• Newborn Treatment: Azithromycin 20mg/kg PO once daily x 3 days
  • Disease manifests 5 days post-birth to 2 weeks (late onset)

Gonococcal

• Dual treatment for Chlamydia is recommended with azithromycin
• Ceftriaxone 1g IM one dose PLUS
• Azithromycin 1g PO one dose
• Newborn Treatment:
  • Prophylaxis: Erythromycin ophthalmic 0.5% x1
  • Disease manifests 1st 5 days post delivery (early onset)
  • Treatment Ceftriaxone 25-50mg IV or IM, max 125mg