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Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

Skin and soft tissue infection is a collective term for conditions affecting the skin and the tissue beneath it. They range from a mild surface infection to a deep one that needs urgent care.

Medicine used to treat Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

Moxifloxacin

Moxifloxacin

400mg

Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis and skin infections. This tablet comes in one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.

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Key points

  • Conditions grouped under this term include impetigo, simple cellulitis, erysipelas, abscesses and necrotising fasciitis.
  • Most of these infections respond to standard antibiotics, though MRSA, a resistant strain of staph, makes treatment harder in hospital and community settings.
  • The bacteria responsible are usually Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

How it starts

These infections begin when bacteria enter through a break in the skin. Cuts, insect bites and surgical wounds are common routes. From there the infection may stay close to the surface or reach deeper tissue.

How it is treated

Uncomplicated infections often respond to first-line antibiotics. The choice depends on how deep the infection goes and whether a resistant organism is involved.

Moxifloxacin tablets

Moxifloxacin is a generic antibiotic supplied as 400 mg tablets. It is used for skin and soft tissue infection, acute sinusitis and community-acquired pneumonia. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

When to seek medical advice

Get prompt medical assessment if a skin infection spreads rapidly, comes with a high fever, or leaves the tissue dark or feeling numb. Any of these may point to an infection that is deep or serious and needs urgent care.

Further reading

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