IWK-Specific Recommendations
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Staphylococcus aureus
5-10 days
Cephalexin 12.5 mg/kg/dose PO QID Maximum: 1000 mg/dose
Clindamycin 5-10 mg/kg/dose PO Q6-8h Maximum: 1.8 grams/24h
Co-trimoxazole 4-6 mg/kg/dose PO BID (dosing based on trimethoprim component)
NOTE: Co-trimoxazole does not cover Strep pyogenes