Cellulitis Treatment Online

Yes. Complete our free online consultation. If treatment is suitable, your prescription can be dispensed by our registered pharmacy and delivered as quickly as the next working day.

Yes. Flucloxacillin is usually the first-choice antibiotic for cellulitis. A UK-registered prescriber will check whether it is suitable for you.

Cellulitis affects deeper layers of skin, so antibiotic cream alone is usually not enough. It generally needs antibiotic tablets.

Clarithromycin may be suitable. Tell the prescriber about your allergy and any other medicines you take so they can choose the right treatment for you.

Five days. Take the antibiotic as prescribed, even if your skin starts to improve sooner.

You should usually start to improve within two to three days. If you are not improving by then, contact us or seek medical advice. Get help sooner if the infection spreads quickly or you feel unwell.

Skin can take longer to return to normal, even when the antibiotic has worked. If it is still getting worse or is not improving, contact us for a review. The prescriber can decide whether you need more treatment.

They may contact you with further questions and advise you on the next step. If your order is declined after clinical review, you will receive a full refund.

Seek urgent medical advice if the infection is spreading rapidly, is near your eye or nose, or you have a fever or feel very unwell. Call 999 or go to A&E if you become confused or faint, have fast breathing, or suddenly become very unwell.