Dicloxacillin

Drug Status in USA : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (dye klox a sill' in)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Dicloxacillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and bone, ear, skin, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How should this medicine be used?

Dicloxacillin comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 6 hours (four times a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take dicloxacillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.

The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.

Continue to take dicloxacillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking dicloxacillin without talking to your doctor.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before taking dicloxacillin,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dicloxacillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine such as naproxen (Anaprox) or ibuprofen (Motrin), atenolol (Tenormin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), and vitamins.
  • tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking dicloxacillin, call your doctor.
  • if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking dicloxacillin.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Dicloxacillin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • upset stomach
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • mild skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • severe skin rash
  • itching
  • hives
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • wheezing
  • vaginal infection


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the capsules at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Keep liquid medicine in the refrigerator, closed tightly, and throw away any unused medication after 14 days. Do not freeze. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


Drug Category/Class

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Penicillins
  • Antibacterials for Systemic Use
  • Antibacterials for Intramammary Use
  • Beta-Lactamase Resistant Penicillins
  • Beta-Lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins
  • Beta-Lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins, for Intramammary Use
  • Antiinfectives for Systemic Use
  • CYP3A4 Inhibitors
  • Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins
Prescribed Used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci which have demonstrated susceptibility to the drug.
Weight :470.326
Structure Dicloxacillin
Generic Drug Dicloxacillin prescribed Used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci which have demonstrated susceptibility to the drug.
Formula

C19H17Cl2N3O5S

Dicloxacillin has 2 Brands listed


Klox D (250 mg)Klox D (500 mg)

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