Ann Clin Microbiol 2025;28(2):8. Infection control and re-emergence of pertussis in South Korea (secondary publication)
| Age | Macrolides | Non-macrolide alternative | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Clarithromycin | Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | ||
| <1 month | 10 mg/kg daily for 5 days | Not recommended | Not recommended | |
| 1 to <6 months | 10 mg/kg daily for 5 days | 7.5 mg/kg (max 500 mg) twice a day for 7 days | 4+20 mg/kg (max 160+800 mg) twice a day for 7 days | |
| Children ≥6 months | Day 1: 10 mg/kg daily (max 500 mg) Days 2–5: 5 mg/kg daily (max 250 mg) | 7.5 mg/kg (max 500 mg) twice a day for 7 days | 4+20 mg/kg (max 160+800 mg) twice a day for 7 days | |
| Adults | Day 1: 500 mg daily Day 2–5: 250 mg daily | 500 mg twice a day for 7 days | 160+800 mg twice a day for 7 days | |