Paediatric
Cellulitis (mild-moderate)
Review after 48 hours.
Consult paediatric ID if necessary.
Preferred
flucloxacillin po (see dosing table)
|
Age |
flucloxacillin oral dose |
|
1 month to 1 year |
62.5-125mg QDS |
|
2-9 years |
125-250mg QDS |
|
10-17 years |
250-500mg QDS |
If flucloxacillin po not tolerated (ie. suspension unpalatable) alternative is cefalexin 25 mg/kg (max 1g) po TDS
Alternative
For penicillin allergy (severe)
clarithromycin po, see dosing table
|
Weight |
clarithromycin oral dose |
|
under 8 kg |
7.5mg/kg BD |
|
8-11 kg |
62.5mg BD |
|
12-19kg |
125mg BD |
|
20-29kg |
187.5mg BD |
|
30-40kg |
250mg BD |
|
12-17 years |
500mg BD |