Overview

Multicenter, Open, Randomized Comparative Trial To Compare The Efficacy Of Azithromycin Versus Amoxicillin In Children With Strep Throat

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2003-07-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The primary objective was to compare the bacteriological efficacy at Day 10 of azithromycin pediatric suspension (20 mg/kg/day once daily for 3 consecutive days) versus amoxicillin pediatric suspension (50 mg/kg/day in 2 doses for 6 consecutive days) in children aged 3-15 years with Group A streptococcal acute pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Secondary objectives were assessments of bacteriological efficacy at Day 30 and clinical efficacy at Day 10 and Day 30.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Pfizer

Treatments:

Amoxicillin
Azithromycin