Meningitis Contact Prophylaxis

When oral therapy not appropriate

Antibiotic Therapy (before prescribing, read the Notes / Comments section below)
Ceftriaxone* 250mg IM as a single dose
Notes / Comments

For further information see the Prophylaxis of Meningococcal Septicaemia and Meningitis guideline.

*Ceftriaxone:

  • Protected Antimicrobial- complete order form.
  • It must not be mixed with calcium-containing solutions, and must not be given to any patient simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions – even via different infusion lines.

Guideline reviewed: March 2022

Page updated: November 2023