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By Dr Javed Akhtar · Last reviewed 2 October 2026
Drugs on this card
Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate (near the eye or nose, or bite), Cefazolin (moderate–severe, IV), Paracetamol
Advice and when to refer Admit / surgeon now: Pain out of proportion, rapid spread, blisters, numbness or shock — think necrotising fasciitis: surgery first, piperacillin-tazobactam + clindamycin (NCDC-ICMR 2025)Investigations
First visit No routine tests — Mild cellulitis in a well patient.Only if indicated CBC, CRP, creatinine, blood glucose — Fever, spreading quickly, diabetic or admitted.Blood culture — Systemic illness or low immunity.USG of the area — Suspected collection (abscess) under the cellulitis.CK and urgent surgical review — Pain out of proportion or bullae (necrotising fasciitis).
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