Template:Antibiotics Ludwigs Immunocompetent

Immunocompetent Host

• Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g (50mg/kg) IV q6 hrs OR
• Penicillin G 2-4 million units IV q6 hrs + Metronidazole 500 mg IV q6 hrs OR
• Clindamycin 600 mg IV q6 hrs (option for those allergic to penicillin)

Pediatric Immunocompetent

• Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose) OR
• Penicillin G 50,000 units/kg IV q6hrs (max 4 million units) + Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 500mg) OR
• Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)