Floxapen250mg

• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Boils, abscess, carbuncles, infected skin conditions, cellulitis, infected wounds, burns, otitis media and externa, impetigo.
• Respiratory Tract Infections: Pneumonia, lung abscess, empyema, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, quinsy.
• Other Infections: Osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia.

Adult Dose (Oral):

• 250-500 mg 3-4 times daily; dosage may be doubled in severe infections.
• Osteomyelitis and endocarditis: up to 8 g/day in 6-8 hourly divided doses.

Adult Dose (Parenteral):

• IV: 0.25-1 g 4 times/day; may double in severe cases.
• IM: 250 mg 4 times daily.

Child Dose (2-10 years): Half of adult dose; (<2 years): One fourth of adult dose.

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Allergic reaction
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Rash, urticaria
• Fever

Precautions:

• Flucloxacillin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Prescribed for bacterial infections; finish the prescribed course (do not stop early even if feeling better).
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect; should stop when course is complete; inform doctor if blood in stools.
• Inform doctor immediately if itchy rash, swelling of face, throat or tongue, or breathing difficulties occur.
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction and allergic diathesis.