The Formulary is intended to act as a guide and can be used as it stands or further developed into a more practice specific guide. It is intended to be used with the BNF and specialist advice as required. The Formulary will be reviewed again in Autumn 1998. Comments and requests for further information are welcomed and should be forwarded to Dr Philip Jones at the Ipswich Hospital. Check the history which is often inaccurate.
Patients commonly report minor skin reactions and stomach upset as penicillin allergy.
Where there is a history of a major allergic reaction avoid penicillins and the cephalosporins. For penicillin use erythromycin. For flucloxacillin use cephradine or erythromycin with sodium fusidate. Key Messages 1. Please use amoxycillin first-line for chest infections.