Consuming alcohol with Dicloxin 250 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dicloxin 250 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dicloxin 250 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dicloxin 250 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Dicloxin 250 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dicloxin 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dicloxin 250 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Dicloxin 250mg Capsule
Introduction
Dicloxin 250 is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, and skin and soft tissue. It mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. Dicloxin 250 should be taken on an empty stomach. For best results, it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of...
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Uses of Klox-D Capsule
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Klox-D Capsule
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Klox-D Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dicloxin 250 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Klox-D Capsule works
Dicloxin 250 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Dicloxin 250 for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Take it on an empty stomach, or at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
It may not be well tolerated due to its side effects such as belching and metallic taste in mouth.
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Staphylococcus aureus infections
125-500 mg PO q6hr
Child Dose
Child: PO 12–25 mg/kg/day q6h
For bone and joint infections, up to 100 mg/kg/day
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Mode of Action
Dicloxacillin has antimicrobial action similar to benzylpenicillin and includes penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci. It is active against streptococci eg, S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes is < that of benzylpenicillin, but sufficient to be useful when these organisms are present with penicillin-resistant staphylococci. It is ineffective against E. faecalis.
Precaution
Very high doses in poor renal function (risk of neurotoxicity) or heart failure. Skin sensitization may occur on direct contact. Monitor serum K concentration, renal and hematological status. Spirochete infections particularly syphilis; suprainfection with penicillin-resistant organisms with prolonged use; avoid intrathecal route; elderly; porphyria.
Lactation: excreted in breast milk, use caution
Side Effect
1-10%
Abdominal pain,Diarrhea,Nausea
<1%
Anemia,Elevated LFTs,Fever,Hypersensitivity,Nephritis,Pseudomembranous colitis,Seizures with extremely high doses &/or renal failure,Rash (maculopapular to exfoliative),Vomiting,Vaginitis
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis.
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: excreted in breast milk, use caution
Interaction
Probenecid prolongs serum levels of dicloxacillin. Bacteriostatic drugs (e.g. chloramphenicol, tetracyclines) may antagonise the bactericidal effect of dicloxacillin. May reduce anticoagulant response to dicumarol and warfarin. May increase risk of methotrexate toxicity. May diminish the effect of live vaccines (e.g. typhoid vaccine).
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