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.