Introduction
Clox F DS is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory... View More
Uses of Clox F DS
Side effects of Clox F DS
How to use Clox F DS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.
How Clox F DS works
Clox F DS is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to surv... View More
What if you forget to take Clox F DS?
If you miss a dose of Clox F DS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
Indication
Pneumonia, Burns, Meningitis, Endocarditis, Sinusitis, Septicaemia, Tonsillitis, Surgical Prophylaxis, Staphylococcal skin infections, Boils, Osteomyeli... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach ½-1 hr before meals. Reconstitution: Dissolve 250-500 mg in 5-10 mL water for inj or 1 ... View More
Adult Dose
Adults (including elderly patients): Oral: 250-500mg 3-4 times a day. Intravenous IV 0.25-1 g 4 times/day, may double in severe cases. Up to 8 g/d... View More
Child Dose
Children have been given doses of 12.5-25 mg/kg body weight 4 times a day. Intravenous 2-10 years: Half of adult dose Under 2 years: One fourth of ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <10 Dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Flucloxacillin inhibits the 3rd and last step of bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside ... View More
Precaution
Very high doses in poor renal function (risk of neurotoxicity) or heart failure. Avoid contact, skin sensitization may occur. Monitor serum potassium co... View More
Side Effect
Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria; fever; joint pains; rashes; angioedema; serum sickness-like reactions; haemolytic anaemia; interstitial ... View More
Interaction
May increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity. May decrease the efficacy of oestrogen-containing OC. Enhanced plasma concentrations w/ probenecid. Bact... View More
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