Only prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections if:
Symptoms are significant or severe
There is a high risk of complications
The infection is not resolving

Refer to these as a general rule, some conditions are the exception to the rule.

RESPIRATORY/EAR/THROAT/NOSE INFECTIONS:
Amoxicillin

EYE INFECTIONS:
Chloramphenicol

MENINGITIS:
Benzylpenicillin

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Cephalexin
Erythromycin

GASTROINTESTINAL:
Erythromycin
Ciprofloxacin

STD/URINARY:
Chlamydia – Azithromycin
Gonorrhoea – Ceftriaxone
Vaginitis/Yeast Infections – Metronidazole
PID – Ceftriaxone
UTI – Trimetoprim

(updated 3/2017)