Sandoz Flucloxacillin 250 mg Hard gelatin capsules.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 September 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms.
Dosage (summary)
250 mg every 6 hours, 1 hour before meals; may double in severe infections.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding due to safety concerns.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Paracetamol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to u03b2-lactam antibiotics
- Previous flucloxacillin-associated jaundice
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Allergic reactions
- Hepatitis
- Hypokalaemia
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Avoid in severe renal impairment
Serious warnings
- Risk of resistant strains
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Potential for cholestatic hepatitis
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