Micro Organisms

Children with acute otitis media should NOT be routinely prescribed antibiotics. Consider delayed treatment if not improving.

Link to NICE guidance

First Line

Important: Therapy

Amoxicillin PO for 5 days

(If failed on amoxicillin, use co-amoxiclav PO for 5 days)

Notes:

Second line: mild intolerance or mild skin reaction

Important: Therapy

Cefuroxime PO for 5 days

Notes:

Anaphylaxis (including severe skin reactions) to penicillin / cephalosporins - (Penicillin allergy)

Important: Therapy

Clarithromycin PO for 5 days

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