Pertussis
NICE CKS: Whooping cough UK Health Security Agency guidance.
If onset of cough is within the previous 14 days.
500mg twice a day for 7 days.
500mg twice a day for 7 days.
Preferred option in pregnancy.
500mg every 6 hours for 7 days, doses can be doubled in severe infections.
500mg every 6 hours for 7 days, doses can be doubled in severe infections.
Prescribing Notes:
- Refer to NICE CKS: Whooping cough and see latest guidance on the management of cases of pertussis during the re-emergence of pertussis in 2024 UK Health Security Agency guidance.
History Notes
10/10/2024
New content agreed, ERWG Sep 24.
Public Health should always be contacted in the first instance.
500mg twice a day for 7 days.
500mg twice a day for 7 days.
Preferred option in pregnancy.
500mg every 6 hours for 7 days, doses can be doubled in severe infections.
500mg every 6 hours for 7 days, doses can be doubled in severe infections.
Prescribing Notes:
- Refer to NICE CKS: Whooping cough and see latest guidance on the management of cases of pertussis during the re-emergence of pertussis in 2024 UK Health Security Agency guidance.
- Public Health should be notified to assess and arrange antibiotic prophylaxis and vaccination where indicated in line with national guidance.
- For further information including advice on vaccination of the index case and close contacts refer to UK Health Security Agency guidance.
History Notes
10/10/2024
New content agreed, ERWG Sep 24.
If onset of cough is within the previous 14 days.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Prescribing Notes:
- Refer to NICE CKS: Whooping cough.
History Notes
25/09/2024
update to prescribing information, ERWG Sept 24.
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Public Health should always be contacted in the first instance.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Prescribing Notes:
- Refer to NICE CKS: Whooping cough.
- Public Health should be notified to assess and arrange antibiotic prophylaxis and vaccination where indicated in line with national guidance.
- For further information including advice on vaccination of the index case and close contacts refer to Public Health England guidance.
History Notes
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.