| Upper respiratory tract infection |
| Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis with sepsis, including hypotension or erythroderma |
| Antibiotic Therapy (before prescribing, carefully read the Notes / Comments section below) |
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Benzylpenicillin IV 2.4g 6 hourly and Clindamycin IV 600mg 6 hourly If true penicillin / beta-lactam allergy: Vancomycin IV (dosing info here) and Clindamycin IV 600mg 6 hourly Total course duration (IV and oral): 10 days. |
| Notes / Comments |
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If severe swallowing problems or suspected quinsy refer urgently to ENT. |
Guideline reviewed: April 2022
Page updated: April 2022
