Question

How are antibiotics used to treat cellulitis?

Answer 1

If the infection isn’t too bad, you can take antibiotics by mouth for a week to 14 days. Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment. Your doctor may use IV or intramuscular antibiotics if:

In serious cases, you may need to stay in the hospital. You’ll get IV antibiotics until the infection is under control (2 to 3 days), and then go home with oral medicines.

• The infection is severe.
• You have other medical problems.
• You are very young or very old.
• The cellulitis covers large areas, is on your hands, or is close to body parts like your eyes.
• The infection worsens even after taking antibiotics for 2 to 3 days.