Flox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.40

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Flucloxacillin sodium
Company	Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Flox 250 mg capsule Flox 500 mg capsule

Title

Flox

Categories

Medicine
Antibiotic

Description

Flox is indicated for the treatment of infections due to Gram-positive organisms, including infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci.

Indications

Skin and soft tissue infections
Respiratory tract infections
Osteomyelitis
Enteritis
Endocarditis
Urinary tract infection
Meningitis
Septicaemia

Pharmacology

Active against Gram-positive organisms
Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
Inhibition of cell wall formation
Bactericidal antibiotic
Kills bacterial cell wall
Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis

Dosage

Oral administration
Parenteral administration
Intramuscular Injection
Intravenous Injection
Dosage adjustment for severe infections
Administration for adults and children

Administration

Oral administration 1 hour before meal

Interaction

Concurrent use with other medications

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side effects

Common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Minor gastrointestinal disturbances
Rashes
Urticaria
Purpura
Fever
Interstitial nephritis
Hepatitis
Cholestatic jaundice

Pregnancy lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B
Excretion in human milk
Caution during lactation

Precautions warnings

Caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
Caution in patients with allergic diathesis

Special populations

Reduction in dose for severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min)

Therapeutic class

Penicillinase-resistant penicillins

Reconstitution

Use in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
Intraarticular injection
Intrapleural injection
Inhaled by nebuliser

Storage conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

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