Cloxakil 500 mg Cap.
Therapeutic Class |
Antibiotic |
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Cloxakil is indicated for the treatment of infections due to Gram-positive organisms, including infections caused by b lactamase producing staphylococci.
Typical indications include:
- Respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, lung abscess, empyema, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis.
- Skin and soft tissue infections: Boils, abscesses, carbuncles, furunculosis, infected skin conditions e.g., ulcer, eczema, acne, cellulitis, infected wounds, infected burns etc.
- Other infections caused by Flucloxacillin-sensitive organisms: Osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicemia.
Flucloxacillin is also indicated for use as a prophylactic agent during major surgical procedures where appropriate; for example, cardiothoracic and orthopedic surgery.
Doses should be administered half to one hour before meals.
Usual Adult Dosage (Including Elderly Patients): Usually 250 mg four times daily.In severe infections, dosage should be doubled.
In osteomyelitis and endocarditis: up to 8 g daily, in divided doses 6 to 8 hourly.
In case of secondary bacterial infection in chicken pox: Flucloxacillin 500 mg six hourly should be prescribed.
Usual Children Dosage: 2-10 years: half of the adult dose. Under 2 years: quarter of the adult dose.