Guidelines
Pharyngitis (Adult)

Pharyngitis (Adult)

First Line Treatment

OR

OR

Benzathine Penicillin 1.2 million units IM x 1 dose

Penicillin Allergy: Non-Type I

Penicillin Allergy: Type I

Clindamycin 300 mg q8h x 10 days

OR

Azithromycin 500 mg daily x 3 days or 500 mg x 1 then 250 mg daily days 2-5