Cloxmet 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.75 (50's pack: ৳ 287.50)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Cloxacillin sodium |
Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria
- Treatment of penicillinase-producing staphylococcal infection
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as boils, abscesses, cellulitis, infected wounds, infected burns, protection for skin grafts, ulcers, eczema, and acne
- Treatment of respiratory tract, nasal, ear, and throat infections such as pneumonia, lung abscess, empyema, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and otitis media
- Treatment of sensitive and other bacterial infections such as osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infections, and septicemia
Dosage & Administration
- For adults: 500mg orally, 4 times a day
- For intramuscular injection: 250mg every 4-6 hours
- For subcutaneous injection: 500mg every 4-6 hours
- For pleural cavity injection: 500mg once daily
- For joint cavity injection: 500mg once daily
- For children: half the adult dose for ages 2-10 years, one-fourth for under 2 years
- Dosage for intramuscular injection and subcutaneous injection in children
- Storage condition and shelf life for injections
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects similar to other penicillins
- Common side effects include fever, diarrhea, and indigestion
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised in patients with a history of allergy to penicillins
- Avoid subconjunctival injection or eye drops
- Preparation and storage precautions for syrups and drops
- Preparation and administration precautions for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Incompatibility with certain liquids in injection preparation
- Storage conditions for dosage forms
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Storage Conditions
- Storage of all dosage forms in a cool and dry place
- Storage of injectable vials at temperatures not exceeding 25°C