• Give first dose of antibiotic in the clinic.
• Instruct mother on how to give the antibiotic for five days at home (or to return to clinic for daily procaine-penicillin injection).
Age or (Weight) |
Amoxicillin tab 250 mg |
| |
Twice daily for 5 days |
< 2 mths (< 6 kg)* |
¼ tab |
2 - 12 mths (6-9 kg) |
½ tab |
12 mths - 5 yrs (10-19 kg) |
1 tab |
* Give oral antibiotic for five days at home if referral is not feasible.
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