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CLOXACAP 250 CAPSULE 250 MG [SIN05036P]
Active ingredients: CLOXACAP 250 CAPSULE 250 MG
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CLOXACAP 250 CAPSULE 250 MG
[SIN05036P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | CLOXACILLIN SODIUM EQV CLOXACILLIN - 250 MG |
Dosage Form | CAPSULE |
Manufacturer and Country | HOVID BHD - MALAYSIA |
Registration Number | SIN05036P |
Licence Holder | GOLDPLUS UNIVERSAL PTE LTD |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | J01CF02 |
INDICATIONS
For treatment of:
Infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Respiratory tract infections
Skin and soft-tissue infections
Disseminated infections caused by pneumococci, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and penicillin G-resistant and penicillin G-sensitive staphylococci
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Cloxacillin should not be used orally for the initial treatment of severe life-threatening infections, but may be used as a follow-up therapy after parenteral penicillinase-resistant penicillin therapy.
Adult dose
Oral, 250 to 500 mg every six hours; or as directed.
Paediatric dose
Infants and children up to 20 kg of body weight:
Oral 12.5 to 25 mg per kg of body weight every six hours; or as directed.
Children 20 kg of body weight and over - See adult dose.
Note: The information given here is limited. For further information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Avoid in patients known to be hypersensitive to penicillins.
