MedBalans

Animal / human bite

Adults · verify locally

Outpatient

First line

  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate · p.o.

    875/125 mg PO bid

Alternatives

  • Doxycycline + metronidazole / moxifloxacin · p.o.

    Per local allergy protocol covering aerobes + anaerobes

Duration

3–5 days prophylaxis; 5–14 days if established infection