Tygacil is indicated in adults and in children from the age of eight years for the treatment of the following infections: Complicated skin and soft tissue infections (cSSTI), excluding diabetic foot infections Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) Tygacil should be used only in situations where other alternative antibiotics are not suitable. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. appropriate use of antibacterial agents.