Paediatric
Cellulitis (mild-moderate)
Review after 48 hours.
Treat for 5 days.
Consult paediatric ID if necessary.
Preferred
flucloxacillin po (see dosing table)
|
Age |
flucloxacillin oral dose |
|
1 month - 1 year |
62.5mg-125mg QDS |
|
2 years - 9 years |
125mg-250mg QDS |
|
10 years - 17 years |
250mg-500mg QDS |
If flucloxacillin po not tolerated (ie. suspension unpalatable) alternative is cefalexin 25 mg/kg (max 1g) po TDS
Alternative
For penicillin allergy (non-severe and severe)
azithromycin 10mg/kg (max 500mg) po OD