Monaclox-F 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (40's pack: ৳ 220.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of enteritis
- Prophylactic agent for major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Particularly 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
- Oral administration for children (under 2 years): Quarter of adult dose
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Parenteral administration for children: Half of the adult dose
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased level of the medication in the blood for 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 advised for lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular injection
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children