Best treatments for cellulitis
4 products may treat cellulitis, spanning FDA drug classes such as penicillin-class antibacterial. The current highest-rated option is cayston. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 drugs we list for cellulitis, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as penicillin-class antibacterial. 1 of 4 carry a safety score of 72 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for cellulitis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Kit | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Penicillin-class Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Penicillin-class Antibacterial | No data | — | View → |
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cayston
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cayston (Aztreonam) is a medication used to treat Cellulitis, Endometritis, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
azactam
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azactam (Aztreonam) is a medication used to treat Cellulitis, Endometritis, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
bactocill in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Bactocill in Plastic Container (Oxacillin Sodium) is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Postoperative Complications.
Price varies
nallpen in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nallpen in Plastic Container (Nafcillin Sodium) is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Postoperative Complications.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats cellulitis?
- Our catalog lists 4 products that may treat cellulitis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is cayston.
- What is the best-rated treatment for cellulitis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cayston ranks highest among the products we list for cellulitis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat cellulitis?
- Treatments for cellulitis span FDA drug classes including penicillin-class antibacterial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status