Template:Non-Severe Cdiff Antibiotics

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  • Vancomycin 125 mg PO four times daily for 10 days
  • Fidaxomicin 200 mg PO two times daily for 10 days
  • Metronidazole 500mg PO or IV three times daily for 10 days (third line therapy)

Pediatric:

  • Vancomycin 10mg/kg PO QID x 10 days (max 125mg/dose)
  • Fidaxomicin 200mg PO BID x 10 days (>12yr and >40kg); weight-based for younger
  • Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg PO/IV TID x 10 days (max 500mg/dose) (third line)