SKIN - Mastitis (Staphylococcus aureus) See cellulitis for more therapy options.
Cephalexin (Keflex^®) Generics available Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unk Tabs: 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g Caps: 250 mg, 500 mg Oral Susp: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL	Adult: 500 mg PO four times daily for 10-14 days. Food: May take with food if GI upset occurs.	Important side effects: GI upset, diarrhea. Reduce dose in renal disease (CrCl <40 mL/min).
Clindamycin (Cleocin^®) Generics available Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unk Caps: 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg	Adult: 300 mg PO four times daily for 10-14 days. *May cause severe colitis. Encourage patient to report severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea.	Food: May take with or without meals. Take with full glass of water to prevent esophagitis. Important side effects: Diarrhea, may be severe. Nausea and esophagitis.
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen^®) Generics available Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unk Caps: 250 mg, 500 mg	Adult: 500 mg PO four times daily for 10-14 days.	Food: Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Important side effects: Bad taste, GI upset.