Xycilan 125mg & 250mg Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 September 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 750 mg to 3 g daily in divided doses. Max: 6 g/day. Children: 20-50 mg/kg/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy not established; contraindicated in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- May reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives
- Increased rash with allopurinol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Skin rashes
Counselling Points
- Take with food to reduce GI upset
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Do not breastfeed while on medication
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
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