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A-Flox 500 mg

Capsule

Generic: Flucloxacillin

The ACME Laboratories Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Penicillinase-resistant Penicillin

Indications

Infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci: boils, abscesses, cellulitis, impetigo, infected wounds and burns, otitis externa and osteomyelitis; also pneumonia and endocarditis (by injection).

Pharmacology

Flucloxacillin is a narrow-spectrum penicillin that is stable to staphylococcal beta-lactamase. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is active against Gram-positive organisms including penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus aureus.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 250-500 mg every 6 hours, at least 30 minutes before food. Child 2-10 years: half the adult dose; under 2 years: a quarter of the adult dose, or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash. Rarely: cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis (may appear up to two months after stopping treatment), allergic reactions.

Precautions & Warnings

Ask about penicillin allergy. Use with caution in hepatic impairment, in patients over 50 years and in courses longer than 2 weeks (higher risk of cholestatic jaundice). Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins; previous jaundice or hepatic dysfunction associated with flucloxacillin.

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children. Use the reconstituted suspension within the period stated on the label.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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