Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets

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  • For bacterial skin and soft tissue infections
  • Alternative for patients allergic to penicillin
  • Stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria
  • Oral tablet, taken with or without food
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Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets are prescribed for bacterial skin and soft tissue infections, including impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis and abscesses. They may be prescribed as an alternative if you are allergic to penicillin. Complete a short online consultation to see if this treatment is appropriate for you.

Who Is Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets Suitable For?

Suitable for age: 18 Years +
Suitable for pregnancy?No
Suitable for breastfeeding?No
Maximum per order:1
Consultation required?Yes

This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.

Generic Treatment?Yes

This is a generic medicine and the manufacturer of the treatment supplied may vary from the treatment image above, depending on availability. Please contact us once you've placed your order if you require a specific brand and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets - Summary

Works by
Killing this bacteria responsible for the infection
Effective within
10 days
Pack size
14 tablets
Strength
500mg
Generic
Yes
Use with alcohol
In moderation

About Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets

What Are Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets?

Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets for skin infections contain the active ingredient, a type of antibiotic.

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets work by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping your body clear the infection.

It is prescribed for infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to the active ingredient.

Can I Use Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets for Skin Infections?

Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets can be used to treat certain bacterial skin infections, including impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis and abscesses. It is usually prescribed if the infection is caused by bacteria that respond to the active ingredient, or if you cannot take penicillin

How Do Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets Work for Skin Infections?

Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets are an antibiotic. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying. This helps your immune system clear the infection and reduce symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain.

How To Use Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. For severe skin and soft tissue infections, the usual dose for adults is one 500mg tablet twice daily (every 12 hours). Treatment usually lasts 5 to 14 days. Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Prescription Skin Infection Treatment Tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common side effects include:

  • Headache
  • Taste disturbances
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive sweating
  • Abnormal liver function test results

Seek medical help immediately if you experience a severe allergic reaction, severe or prolonged diarrhoea, or symptoms of liver problems.

Generic product disclaimer

The ingredients provided on this page refer to a generic version of the product. Ingredient lists may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of the specific treatment you receive. However, the active ingredient and its therapeutic effect will remain the same across all manufacturers.

Warnings

Do not take clarithromycin if you are allergic to the active ingredient or other macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin or azithromycin.

It must not be taken with certain medicines, including ergotamine, oral midazolam, some heart rhythm medicines, lovastatin or simvastatin.

Talk to your prescriber before taking it if you are pregnant, have liver or kidney problems, heart conditions or electrolyte imbalances.

For all warnings and side effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.

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Published 17 February 2026
Updated 19 February 2026
Next review 16 February 2028