Table 3.
Antibiotic Regimens Recommended for URTI
| Antibiotic | Dose | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin |
Pediatric: 50 mg/kg once daily or 25 mg/kg twice daily, High dose 80-90 mg/kg in 2 divided doses (acute otitis media/acute bacterial sinusitis) Adult: 500 mg – 2000 mg twice daily |
[20, 21] |
| Cephalexin |
Pediatric: 20 mg/kg/dose twice daily* Adult:500 mg twice daily |
[20, 21] |
| Benzathine Penicillin G |
Pediatric: < 27 kg: 600000 U; ≥27 kg: 1200000 U single dose Adult: 1200000 U single dose |
[20, 21] |
| Clarithromycin |
Pediatric: 7.5 mg/kg/dose twice daily Adult: 500 mg twice daily |
[20, 21] |
| Azithromycin |
Pediatric: 12 mg/kg once daily Adult: 500 mg daily |
[20, 21] |
| Erythromycin |
Pediatric: 50 mg/Kg divided four times Adult: 500 mg |
[24, 25] |