Treatment Options For Impetigo

Oral Antibiotics

If the infection is quite large or using an antibiotic cream would be impractical, oral antibiotic therapy is another option for treatment. These antibiotics are also taken for seven days. Due to antibiotic resistance, erythromycin and penicillin are no longer routinely used to treat impetigo. However, resistance varies from region to region, and thus, healthcare providers should be aware of local resistance. The latest research suggests amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) and cephalosporins are both good options for treating impetigo infections. After twenty-four hours of taking the antibiotics, the infection is no longer considered contagious.

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