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Respiratory antibiotics (pediatric)
Choose a respiratory infection type and open the medication page to calculate dosing and review safety notes. This page is a chooser (no dose tables).
Stewardship note
Choose by condition
Acute otitis media (selected cases)
Often viral; antibiotics depend on age, severity, and follow-up. Use local guidance.
Acute bacterial sinusitis (selected cases)
Avoid antibiotics for short-duration viral symptoms. Use local criteria for "persistent/worsening/severe".
Community-acquired pneumonia (outpatient, selected cases)
Most pediatric pneumonia is viral. When bacterial coverage is needed, follow local pathways.
Strep pharyngitis (testing-confirmed)
Treat only when testing supports GAS per your clinical setting.
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FAQs
No. This is a chooser page. Open the linked medication pages to calculate doses and review safety notes.
Many respiratory infections are viral and do not benefit from antibiotics. Whether antibiotics are appropriate depends on age, severity, exam findings, and local pathways.
Use the medication pages linked above and the pediatric dose calculator tools. They provide dosing calculators, concentration guidance, and safety reminders.
Allergy history matters (anaphylaxis vs mild rash) and alternative choices vary by condition. Use local guidance and the medication pages for safety notes and interactions.