Question 1

what over-the-counter medications can help with cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Topical creams: Creams containing caffeine or theophylline may possibly help. Coconut oil and essential oils have also been recommended. Coenzyme a, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, cocoa butter vitamins a, c, and e, retinol and retin-a. Strivectin is one brand which contains a retinoid that is promoted for treatment of cellulite and stretch marks.

Question 2

are there any over-the-counter medications that are effective at treating cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: You must use antibiotic, but bromelain is useful to help resolve the swelling faster along with the antibiotics.

Question 3

i'm suffering from cellulitis of the scalp any over-the-counter products will you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: If this is true cellulitis you will need antibiotics as treatment. There are other causes of rash on scalp. See primary doctor or dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

what over the counter medicines would relieve cellulitis or infections of the like that is not an ointment or cream?

Accepted Answer

Rx medications: Cellulitis is a medical issue and could lead to serious conditions (i.e. septic shock, necrotizing fasciitis). It is advisable to seek out a physician to help evaluate and treat you.

Question 5

i have cellulitis that i'm under medication for. is it safe to drive a long trip if it hasn't completely healed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: The safest course of action is not to take a long driving trip until your leg is totally healed.

Question 6

is there any otc medicine for cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Kinda depends on the cause-- true cellulitis represents an infection of the skin and so needs antibiotics.  Occasionally you can improve the inflammation aspect with some otc steroid cream and oral antiinflammatory agent like ibuprofen, but really need antibiotics.  If it is a dermatitis, which some may confuse with a cellulitis, then the cream etc may suffice.

Question 7

what is the drug for people with diabetes, cellulitis and osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

Many : There isn't just one medication used to treat cellulitis and osteomyelitis. Intravenous antibiotics and surgery are normally used to treat osteomyelitis and cellulitis can be treated with either intravenous or oral antibiotics.

Question 8

please help! what is the drug for diabetes with cellulitis and osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

Imprecise ?: You take whatever meds you need to get sugar controlled

and you take correct antibiotics for bacteria they culture from/ or assume is causing your cellulitis.

Question 9

cellulitis on my leg?can i travel by car with it? what might be the potential risk if i travel with cellulitis on leg but after taking medication?

Accepted Answer

No additional risk: Continue to take your medication as prescribed. The only risk of traveling with it is that you will be away from your treating physician if the infection worsens.

Question 10

i am going to a cinco de mayo party and i am currently on clindamycin for cellulitis.  can i drink alcohol or will it interfere with the medication?

Accepted Answer

Interfere: While it is unlikely to cause you any serious harm, the alcohol could certainly effect the efficacy of the clinda, and it's possible the clinda could effect your reaction/tolerance of the alcohol.  You are unlikely to find a physician to condone the use of antibiotics and alcohol for these reasons, so you will have to decide for yourself i'm afraid.

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I'm suffering from cellulitis of the scalp any over-the-counter products will you recommend?

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What over the counter medicines would relieve cellulitis or infections of the like that is not an ointment or cream?

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I have cellulitis that i'm under medication for. is it safe to drive a long trip if it hasn't completely healed?

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Is there any otc medicine for cellulitis?

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What is the drug for people with diabetes, cellulitis and osteomyelitis?

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Please help! what is the drug for diabetes with cellulitis and osteomyelitis?

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Cellulitis on my leg?can i travel by car with it? what might be the potential risk if i travel with cellulitis on leg but after taking medication?

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I am going to a cinco de mayo party and i am currently on clindamycin for cellulitis. can i drink alcohol or will it interfere with the medication?

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