GuidelinesIMCI
Penicillin - Oral (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Give Penicillin for Possible Streptococcal Infection
- Give twice a day for 10 days
- The recommended treatment for possible streptococcal infection is IM Benzathine Benzylpenicillin
- Only give oral penicillin if the caregiver refuses an injection
- If the child is allergic, use azithromycin instead
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Weight
|
Age
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Phenoxymethyl penicillin suspension
(250 mg per 5ml) |
Phenoxymethyl penicillin tablet
(250 mg) |
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11 - < 35 kg
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3 up to 5 years
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5 ml
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One tablet
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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Oral Medicines; Penicillin
Last checked for updates: June 2023