Table 4. Macrolide strategies for pertussis PEP among household contacts.
| Strategy | Dose (oral) | Cost | Duration (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin | 40 mg/kg/day divided three times daily (maximum 2,000 mg/day) | $0.0713 per 50 mg/mL and $0.1828 per 250 mg tablet | 7 |
| Azithromycin | 10 mg/kg (maximum 500 mg) on day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg (maximum 250 mg) once daily | $5.9347 per 100mg/5mL and $1.3070 per 250mg tablet | 5 |
| Clarithromycin 1 | 15 mg/kg/day divided twice daily (maximum 1,000 mg/day) | $0.5712 per 250mg/5mL and $0.4122 per 250mg tablet | 7 |
1 Not included as strategy among infants