Ceftriaxone 250 mg intramuscularly in a single dose is our second choice owing to the fact that, unlike cefoxitin, it does not require the addition of oral probenecid. However, it should be ...

vial: (250 mg) US$3; iv. vial: (2 g) for 48 h US$18.28 ‡ Cefixime 400 mg p.o. × one dose Tablets: 400 mg (one tablet) US$11 ‡ Cefoxitin 2 g im. × one dose (mild-to- moderate PID) 2 g iv.