Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Mild Cervical Lymphadenitis

Empiric Antibiotic Options

Cephalexin 10 to 25 mg/kg PO Q6H

OR

Clindamycin 7 to 13 mg/kg PO TID

Penicillin Allergy*

Clindamycin 7 to 13 mg/kg PO TID

*Avoid all beta-lactams antibiotics (ie cephalosporins, carbapenems) if anaphylaxis to penicillin