Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for IWK Health Centre

Clarithromycin Peds Dosing

General

7.5 mg/kgdose PO BID
Maximum: 500 mg/dose
Dosing is applicable to patients with cystic fibrosis

Lower Respiratory Tract

Pneumonia

Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Penicillin allergy

Cervical Lymphadenitis

Atypical Mycobacterial