Symptom Finder - Treatment of Furuncles and Carbuncles
FURUNCLES AND CARBUNCLES
1. Warm saline compresses ½–1 hr q4hrs.
2. If the lesions are pointed and have a white center perform I&D and
get material for culture and sensitivity.
3. Dicloxacillin (Dynapen): 500 mg qid.
4. Alternatively prescribe cephalexin (Keflex): 500 qid.
5. If MRSA suspected, try trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim or Septra DS) tabs 1 bid or clindamycin: 150–300 mg qid.
1. Warm saline compresses ½–1 hr q4hrs.
2. If the lesions are pointed and have a white center perform I&D and
get material for culture and sensitivity.
3. Dicloxacillin (Dynapen): 500 mg qid.
4. Alternatively prescribe cephalexin (Keflex): 500 qid.
5. If MRSA suspected, try trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim or Septra DS) tabs 1 bid or clindamycin: 150–300 mg qid.