MedBalans

Diabetic foot infection — mild

Adults · verify locally

Outpatient

First line

  • Cephalexin or amoxicillin/clavulanate · p.o.

    Cephalexin 500 mg qid; or amox/clav 875/125 mg bid

Alternatives

  • Clindamycin · p.o.

    300–450 mg PO tid

  • TMP-SMX or doxycycline · p.o.

    TMP-SMX 1–2 DS bid; or doxycycline 100 mg bid

Duration

1–2 weeks

  • • IWGDF / IDSA diabetic foot (2023)