rocephin is very appropriate for cellulitis but may need more than just one injection. we often give one injection a day for three days depending on the severity of the cellulitis and response and yes. it is very important to remain on oral antibiotics for a period of time until the cellulitis has resolved. penicillin is only one of the many choices that can be used.
can an abscessed tooth lead to cellulitis? . toothache lead to facial swelling extending to the submandibular region causing difficulty swallowing. im rocephin 1g administered. will that need to be followed up with pen vk 1000mg?