Gonorrhea / Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI)
Recommended Regimen
Ceftriaxone 1 g IM or IV every 24 hours
If chlamydial infection has not been excluded, providers should treat for chlamydia with doxycycline 100 mg orally 2 times/day for 7 days.
Alternative Regimen
Cefotaxime 1 g IV every 8 hours
OR
Ceftizoxime 1 g every 8 hours
If chlamydial infection has not been excluded, providers should treat for chlamydia with doxycycline 100 mg orally 2 times/day for 7 days.
Recommended Regimen
Ceftriaxone 1–2 g IV every 24 hours
If chlamydial infection has not been excluded, providers should treat for chlamydia with doxycycline 100 mg orally 2 times/day for 7 days.
Alternative Regimen
None
Page last reviewed: July 16, 2021
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