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. 2016 Jun 3;21(3):286–296. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584294

Table 6. Oral antimicrobials in treatment of GABHS tonsillitis.

Acute Recurrent/Chronic Carrier State
Penicillin (amoxicillin) Clindamycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate Clindamycin
Cephalosporins b Metronidazole plus macrolide Penicillin plus rifampin
Clindamycin Penicillin plus rifampin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Macrolides a
a

GABHS may be resistant.

b

All generations.