NOTES:

Metronidazole (Flagyl) may cause severe reactions in a recipient whose blood contains alcohol.

ACCEPT:

• If a donor on tetracycline, erythromycin or other antibiotic (except Metronidazole oral or topical) for acne if the lesions are not active or infected.

DEFER:

• For at least one week after the last dose of any antibiotic prescribed to treat an infection and ensure that the donor has fully recovered for at least 2 weeks.

 PERMANETLY EXCLUDE:

• Donors who require prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection.

 SEE IF RELEVANT

• INFECTION-ACUTE
• ACNE