AntibioticDosing and duration of treatmentCost (generic)*
Topical
Mupirocin 2% ointment (Bactroban)Apply to lesions three times daily for three to five days$62
Oral
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)Adults: 250 to 500 mg twice daily for 10 days66 (37 to 76)
Children: 90 mg per kg per day, divided, twice daily for 10 days
Cefuroxime (Ceftin)Adults: 250 to 500 mg twice daily for 10 days141 (41 to 88)
Children: 90 mg per kg per day, divided, twice daily for 10 days
Cephalexin (Keflex)Adults: 250 to 500 mg four times daily for 10 days70 (8 to 50)
Children: 90 mg per kg per day, divided, two to four times daily for 10 days
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen)Adults: 250 to 500 mg four times daily for 10 daysOnly available as 500 mg: 7 to 86 (26 to 48)
Children: 90 mg per kg per day, divided, two to four times daily for 10 days
ErythromycinAdults: 250 to 500 mg four times daily for 10 days10 (6 to 11)
Children: 90 mg per kg per day, divided, two to four times daily for 10 days