Urethritis

Treatment of non-specific urethritis (NSU)

Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Doxycycline
Doxycycline 100mg capsules

100mg every 12 hours for 7 days

Azithromycin
Azithromycin 250mg capsules

1g (4 x 250mg) single dose followed by 500mg daily for 2 days

Azithromycin 200mg/5ml oral suspension

1g (4 x 250mg) single dose followed by 500mg daily for 2 days

Prescribing Notes:

  • If first episode of NSU, refer to sexual health service.
  • With any genital symptoms always consider the possibility of sexually transmitted infection (STI). People with risk factors should be screened for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis. Refer the individual and partners to sexual health service. Risk factors: younger patient, a new sexual partner or more than one sexual partner in the past year, lack of consistent condom use and a contact of a sexually transmitted infection.

History Notes

15/12/2021

East Region Formulary content agreed.