Douglas J. Rhee, MD

(a) Afebrile, Mild Case, Systemically Well, Reliable Patient/ParentSelect one agent with daily follow-up.Drug Trade Dose Notesamoxicillin /clavulanate Augmentin 500 mg PO TID or 875 mg PO BID Adult dose20–40 mg/kg/day PO in 3 divided doses Pediatric dosecefaclor Ceclor 250 mg PO TID Adult dose20–40 mg/kg/day PO in 3 divided doses Pediatric dosecephalexin Keflex 500 mg PO QID Adult dose25–50 mg/kg/day PO in 4 divided doses Pediatric dose(b) Febrile, Moderate-Severe Case, Acutely Ill, Unreliable ParentHospitalize and select one agent.Drug Trade Dose NotesCefazolin Ancef 1 gm IV Q8 hr Adult dose25–50 mg/kg/day IV in 3 divided doses Pediatric dosecefuroxime Zinacef 1.5 gm IV Q8 hr Adult dose75–100 mg/kg/day IV in 3 divided doses Pediatric doseAntibacterial Agents 19