By ULY CLINIC
Pharyngotonsilitis
Introduction
Pharyngotonsilitis is an acute inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils, which is characterized by fever and a painful throat.
Pharmacological Treatment
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (PO) 500mg 8 hourly for 7 days. Children up to 5 years: 6 mg/kg 6 hourly for 10 days
OR
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Azithromycin (PO) 500mg once daily for 3 days. Children: 10mg/kg once daily for 3 days
OR
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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
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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
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Chronic tonsillitis
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Recurrent tonsillitis (>3 attacks in a year or 5 or more attacks in 2 years)
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Obstructive tonsillitis (causing an upper airway obstruction)
Updated on, 30.10.2020
References
1. STG