Paediatric
Cellulitis (severe)
Consult Paediatric ID
Initial IV therapy with oral stepdown recommended. Review at 24-48 hours.
Preferred
flucloxacillin 50mg/kg iv QDS (Max 2g QDS)
Alternative
For penicillin allergy (severe and non-severe)
clindamycin 10mg/kg iv QDS (Max 600mg QDS)
For MRSA positive patients:
Add vancomycin iv
Review once microbiology results available