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Infection/Condition Suggested Treatment Comments
Preferred Alternative

Acute Otitis Media If no antibiotic in prior month: Received antibiotics prior month:
Streptococcus pneumonia Amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses Amoxicillin/clavulanate 90mg/kg/day PO in
Haemophilus influenza 2 divided doses
Moraxella catarrhalis Duration:
<2 yrs old: 10days OR
≥2 yrs old: 5-7 days Cefuroxime 15 mg/kg PO q12h

Penicillin Allergy:
Clarithromycin 7.5mg /kg PO q12h

OR
Azithromycin 10mg/kg PO on day 1,
followed by 5mg/kg PO q24h on day 2 to
day 5

Acute Diffuse Otitis Ofloxacin 0.3% otic solution Aural toileting required in
Externa instil 5 drops into affected ear(s) once daily discharging ears
P. aeruginosa and for 7 days 1-12 years
Staph. aureus > 12 years refer to adult dose

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