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

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01 Jan 2020

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC