Syndrome: Otitis media, acute
Primary Therapy(s):
- Amoxicillin--
- Peds 15-30 mg/kg tid
- Adults 500-1000 mg tid
Alternate Therapy(s):
- 2nd generation cephalosporin
- Amoxicillin/clavulanate
- Azithromycin
- Ceftriaxone
Comments: Antibiotics are not always required.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin