Fluclox 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 800.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Prophylactic use during major surgery
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Oral administration for children (2-10 years): Half of adult dose
- Parenteral administration: Intramuscular injection 250 mg four times daily
- Parenteral administration: Intravenous injection 250 mg-1 g four times daily
Administration
- Oral doses administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased levels of Fluclox in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects of gastrointestinal tract such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Rashes, urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution when administered to lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- In severe renal failure, consider dose reduction or extension of dose interval
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered in a dose of 250 mg to 500 mg daily by intraarticular injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children