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By ULY CLINIC

 

Pharyngotonsilitis

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Introduction

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Pharyngotonsilitis is an acute inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils, which is characterized by fever and a painful throat. 

 

Pharmacological Treatment

  • Phenoxymethylpenicillin (PO) 500mg 8 hourly for 7 days. Children up to 5 years: 6 mg/kg 6 hourly for 10 days   

 OR

  • Azithromycin (PO) 500mg once daily for 3 days. Children: 10mg/kg once daily for 3 days     

OR

  • Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (PO) Adults: 625mg (500mg amoxicillin+125mg Clavulanic acid) 8 hourly for 7 days  Children: 375mg (250mg amoxicillin+125 Clavulanic acid) 12 hourly for 7 days;     

AND

  • Paracetamol (PO) 1gm 8hourly until fever is controlled . Children 10 mg/kg body weight 8 hourly until the fever is controlled 

 

NOTE: Refer the patient with tonsillitis to the specialist for tonsillectomy if

  • Chronic tonsillitis

  • Recurrent tonsillitis (>3 attacks in a year or 5 or more attacks in 2 years)

  • Obstructive tonsillitis (causing an upper airway obstruction)

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Updated on, 30.10.2020

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References

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1. STG 

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