Flac 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (60's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of cell wall in bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Adult dosage: 250 mg four times daily
- Children dosage: 1/2 of adult dose for 2-10 years, 1/4 of adult dose for under 2 years
- Intramuscular and Intravenous Injection dosage for adults
- Oral doses to be administered 1 hour before meal
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased level of Flac in blood for prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in the treatment of patients with an allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
In severe renal failure, a reduction in dose or an extension of dose interval should be considered
Therapeutic Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular injection dosage
- Intrapleural injection dosage
- Inhaled by nebuliser dosage
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children