Converted drugs Route of administration No. of patients Percent Amoxicillin oral suspension PO 54 61.36 Cotrimoxazole oral suspension PO 27 30.68 Chloramphenicol capsule PO 3 3.41 Cephalexin suspension PO 2 2.27 Cloxacillin + Chloramphenicol IV 2 2.27

Table 6: Pattern of conversion of crystalline penicillin to other medication in pediatrics ward, JUSH, January 1 to December 31, 2012.

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