Intravenous therapy for periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis

For factors influencing the choice of antibiotic therapy for periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis see Approach to managing periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis.

For patients with periorbital cellulitis who are systemically unwell and have concurrent sinusitis or risk factors for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection (eg children younger than 5 years who are not fully vaccinated), follow management of orbital cellulitis.