Cloxalin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cloxacillin Na

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by susceptible organisms: Resp tract, UTI, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult & childn >20 kg 250-500 mg 6 hrly. Inj Adult 250-500 mg by IM 4-6 hrly or 250-500 mg 6 hrly for 3-4 min IV bolus or 250-500 mg by IV infusion 4-6 hrly for 30-40 min. Childn 2-10 yr ½ of adult dose, <2 yr ¼ of adult dose. Syr Childn 50-100 mg/kg/day divided dose 6 hrly. Max dose: 4 g/day.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins. Renal impairment. Patients w/ Na control.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic reaction, GI disturbances, glossitis, stomatitis, black 'hairy' tongue, blood disorders, anaphylaxis.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid, aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines. Decreases anticoagulant effect.

MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CF02 - cloxacillin ; Belongs to the class of beta-lactamase resistant penicillins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Cap/Syr: D; Inj: S

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cloxalin cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 500's;10 × 10's

Form

Cloxalin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Cloxalin powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1 × 50's

Form

Cloxalin syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Cloxalin

cloxacillin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical