Stafoxin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Resistant to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall formation
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg four times daily
- Children dosage: 1/2 of adult dose (2-10 years)
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Potential increased levels in blood with concurrent use of certain medications
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Consider dose reduction in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Administered in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children