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Chest infections - adult - Management
Which antibiotic should I prescribe in a person with acute bronchitis?
- If antibiotics are indicated for acute bronchitis, use empirical treatment:
- Amoxicillin is recommended for first-line use.
- Doxycycline is an alternative, or consider clarithromycin if amoxicillin or doxycycline is unsuitable.
- For details of dosing regimens, contraindications, and adverse effects of these antibiotics, see individual sections on Amoxicillin and co-amoxiclav, Doxycycline, and Clarithromycin in Prescribing information.
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