Table 11-3.
Recommended Antimicrobial Therapy for GAβHS Pharyngitis
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillin V (oral) | 400,000 U (250 mg) 2 to 3 times/day (children < 27 kg) | 10 days |
| 500 mg 2 to 3 times/day (heavier children, adolescents, and adults) | ||
| Penicillin G benzathine (IM) | 600,000 U (children < 27 kg) | Once |
| 1.2 million U (heavier children, adolescents, and adults) | ||
| Erythromycin estolate (oral) | 20 to 40 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses | 10 days |
| Erythromycin succinate (oral) | 40 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses. Max dose, 1 g/day | 10 days |