Flucloxin 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Flucloxacillin sodium
Company	Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Flucloxin 500 mg capsule Flucloxin 125 mg suspension Flucloxin 500 mg injection

Indications

Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
Treatment of respiratory tract infections
Treatment of osteomyelitis
Treatment of enteritis
Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures

Pharmacology

Active against Gram-positive organisms
Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
Inhibits formation of bacteria cell wall
Bactericidal antibiotic
Inhibition of transpeptidase enzyme

Dosage

Oral administration for adults and children
Dosage doubling for severe infections
Parenteral administration for adults and children
Intramuscular and intravenous injection
Specific dosages for different age groups

Administration

Oral administration 1 hour before a meal

Interaction

Concurrent use may increase blood levels

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

Common gastrointestinal side effects
Minor gastrointestinal disturbances
Rashes, urticaria, purpura
Interstitial nephritis, hepatitis
Cholestatic jaundice

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B
Caution in pregnant women
Excretion in human milk
Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

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

Use in Special Populations

Reduction in dose for severe renal failure

Therapeutic Class

Penicillinase-resistant penicillins

Reconstitution

Used in other routes with systemic therapy
Intraarticular and intrapleural injection
Administration by nebuliser
Recommended doses and solvents

Storage Conditions

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

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