It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flox. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flox is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CAUTION
Flox should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
SAFE
Flox does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Medicine Overview of Flox 125mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
Introduction
Flox is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, bones and joints and blood.
Flox is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, whi ... Show more
Uses of Flox
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Flox
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Allergic reaction
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Flox
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.
How Flox works
Flox is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Flox?
If you miss a dose of Flox, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Flox for the treatment of bacterial infections.
It is given by an injection into a vein or muscle, or via a drip into a vein.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking t ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Pneumonia, Burns, Meningitis, Endocarditis, Sinusitis, Septicaemia, Tonsillitis, Surgical Prophylaxis, Staphylococcal skin infections, Boils, Osteomye ... Show more
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach ½-1 hr before meals.
Reconstitution: Dissolve 250-500 mg in 5-10 mL water for inj or ... Show more
Adult Dose
Adults (including elderly patients):
Oral:
250-500mg 3-4 times a day.
Intravenous
IV 0.25-1 g 4 times/day, may double in severe cases. Up to 8 g ... Show more
Child Dose
Children have been given doses of 12.5-25 mg/kg body weight 4 times a day.
Intravenous
2-10 years: Half of adult dose
Under 2 years: One fourth o ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<10 Dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Flucloxacillin inhibits the 3rd and last step of bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located insid ... Show more
Precaution
Very high doses in poor renal function (risk of neurotoxicity) or heart failure. Avoid contact, skin sensitization may occur. Monitor serum potassium ... Show more
Side Effect
Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria; fever; joint pains; rashes; angioedema; serum sickness-like reactions; haemolytic anaemia; interstitia ... Show more
Interaction
May increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity. May decrease the efficacy of oestrogen-containing OC. Enhanced plasma concentrations w/ probenecid. Ba ... Show more
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