Flac 500 mg (Capsule)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Flac Medicine
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
Mode of Action
Inhibits the formation of cell wall of bacteria, active against Gram-positive organisms
Dosage
- Oral Administration:
- Adult: 250 mg four times daily, may be doubled in severe infections
- Children (2-10 years): 1/2 of adult dose
- Children (Under 2 years): 1/4 of adult dose
- Parenteral Administration:
- Intramuscular Injection (Adult/Elderly): 250 mg four times daily
- Intravenous Injection (Adult/Elderly): 250 mg-1 g four times daily, may be doubled in severe infections
- Children (2-10 years): Half of the adult dose
- Children (Under 2 years): A quarter of the adult dose
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meals
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased level of Flac in blood for a prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category B. Caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction and 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
Can be administered via intraarticular and intrapleural injections, inhaled by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, out of the reach of children