Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

First Episode, Non-Severe Illness

Treatment Options

ORAL Metronidazole 7.5 mg/kg po TID-QID
  • Max 500 mg/dose

OR

ORAL Vancomycin 10 mg/kg po QID

  • Max 125 mg/dose

  • Higher doses are used in some cases (example up to 2000 mg/day) – consult Infectious Disease.

Duration

10 Days