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Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage Oral administration: Adults take 250 mg four times daily. The dose may be doubled in severe infections. For osteomyelitis and endocarditis, up to 8 gm daily is used in divided doses given every 6 to 8 hours. Children aged 2 to 10 years are given half the adult dose, and children under 2 years are given a quarter of the adult dose. Parenteral administration: Adults and elderly patients may receive 250 mg four times daily by intramuscular injection. By intravenous injection, 250 mg to 1 g is given four times daily, either as a slow injection over 3 to 4 minutes or by intravenous infusion. All systemic doses may be doubled in severe infections, and doses of up to 8 g daily have been suggested for endocarditis or osteomyelitis. Children aged 2 to 10 years are given half the adult dose, and children under 2 years are given a quarter of the adult dose.
Side Effects
There have been some common side effects of gastrointestinal tract such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia and other minor gastrointestinal disturbances. Besides these rashes, urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice have been reported.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
S-Fluclox should be used carefully in patients with signs of liver problems. It should also be used with caution when treating patients who have a tendency toward allergic reactions.
Contraindications
Flucloxacillin should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin.