Paediatric

Lymphadenitis (mild-moderate)

Preferred

co-amoxiclav po (see dosing table)

  • Treat for 5 days.

Age 

co-amoxiclav oral dose

1 month to 11 months

0.5mL/kg of 125mg/31mg/5mL suspension TDS

1 year to 5 years

10mLs of 125mg/31mg/5mL suspension TDS

6 years to 17 years

One 625mg tablet TDS

OR

10mLs of 250mg/62mg/5mL suspension TDS if patient cannot take tablets 

Alternative

For penicillin allergy (non-severe and severe)

azithromycin 10mg/kg (Max 500mg) po OD for 3 days

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 02 Mar 2026

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC