Chlamydia conjunctivitis
For general guidance on administration of drugs to the eye and on control of microbial contamination of eye drops, please see the ‘General information on eye drops’ recommendations.
Treatment of chlamydia conjunctivitis
Refer patient to sexual health services for STI screening (see prescribing notes below). Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Doxycycline
Doxycycline 100mg capsules
100mg every 12 hours for 7 days
Azithromycin
Azithromycin 250mg capsules
1g single dose followed by 500mg daily for 2 days
Azithromycin 200mg/5ml oral suspension
1g single dose followed by 500mg daily for 2 days
Prescribing Notes:
- For proven chlamydial infection, appropriate systemic therapy should be prescribed. Refer the patient to sexual health services for STI screening. See also chlamydia recommendations.
History Notes
15/12/2021
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Treatment of neonatal chlamydia conjunctivitis
Prescribing Notes:
- For proven chlamydial infection, appropriate systemic therapy should be prescribed. For recommendations for treatment in neonates see the pathway for bacterial conjunctivitis. Refer the parents to sexual health services for STI screening.
History Notes
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.