Flu-K 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Flu-K
Category
Medicine
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
Pharmacology
Active against Gram-positive organisms including penicillinase producing strains, little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
Dosage
- Oral Administration:
- Adult: 250 mg four times daily, doubled in severe infections
- Children (2-10 years): 1/2 of adult dose
- Children (Under 2 years): 1/4 of adult dose
- Parenteral Administration:
- Adult or Elderly: 250 mg four times daily
- 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 a meal
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased levels of Flu-K in the blood for a prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA Pregnancy Category B, caution should be exercised during lactation
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
Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy, administered by intraarticular and intrapleural injection, and inhaled by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children