Ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections

Acute otitis media

Amoxycillin oral 25 mg/kg (Max 1gram) every 8 hourly for 5 days

For delayed type hypersensitivity (eg. rash) to penicillins, use oral Cephalexin.

Comments:

Cefotaxime IV

Neonates: Refer to Cefotaxime neonatal dosing section

If more than 1 month of age: 50mg/kg IV every 6 hourly

Seek ID review within 72 hours.

For immediate type hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, seek ID advice for alternative antibiotic choice.

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For more information, refer to CHQ Paediatric Antibiocard: Empirical Antibiotic Guidelines

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin oral 15mg/kg (Max 500mg) twice daily for 10 days.

For delayed type hypersensitivity (eg. rash) to penicillins, use oral Roxithromycin.

Comments:

IV Amoxicillin-Clavulanic acid

Neonates and Infants (0 to 3 months)

Infants and children (>3 months)

Severe infection: 25mg/kg/dose (amoxicillin component) every 6 hourly (Max 1000mg/dose Amoxicillin component)

Adolescents >12 years (and >40kg):

Severe infection: 25mg/kg/dose (amoxicillin component) every 6 hourly (Max 2000mg/dose Amoxicillin component)

Seek ID review within 24 hours

For delayed type hypersensitivity,

Cefotaxime IV

Neonates: Refer to Cefotaxime neonatal dosing section

If more than 1 month of age: 50mg/kg IV every 6 hourly

Seek ID review within 24 hours.

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