Belox 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 4: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils, abscess, cellulitis
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, sinusitis
- Treatment of osteomyelitis, urinary tract infection, endocarditis
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits cell wall formation of bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
- Dosage adjustments for children based on age
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased Belox levels in the blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Skin reactions such as rashes, urticaria
- Other reported effects include fever, hepatitis, and jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution advised during lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Use in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered by intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Administered by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat