CLOXACAP 500 Cloxacillin B.P. 500 mg
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Last updated 24/05/2026 at 02:11
SETHIKA CARE Pharmacy
271 Yothapol Khemarak Phoumin Blvd (271), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Indication
CLOXACAP 500 contains cloxacillin, a penicillinase-resistant (beta-lactamase-stable) penicillin antibiotic. It is specifically indicated for infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci, including skin and soft tissue infections, wound infections, osteomyelitis, and respiratory tract infections due to staphylococci.
Ingredients
- Cloxacillin sodium 500 mg
Direction
Adults: 250–500 mg every 6 hours (4 times daily) on an empty stomach, at least 30–60 minutes before meals. Treatment duration varies with infection severity. Children under 20 kg: 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses.
Side effects
- Nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Diarrhoea.
- Skin rash.
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis (rare).
- Elevated liver enzymes.
Precautions
- Contraindicated in patients with penicillin hypersensitivity.
- Take on an empty stomach — food reduces absorption significantly.
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.
- Complete the full course of treatment.
- Not active against methicillin
- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Indication
CLOXACAP 500 contains cloxacillin, a penicillinase-resistant (beta-lactamase-stable) penicillin antibiotic. It is specifically indicated for infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci, including skin and soft tissue infections, wound infections, osteomyelitis, and respiratory tract infections due to staphylococci.
Ingredients
- Cloxacillin sodium 500 mg
Direction
Adults: 250–500 mg every 6 hours (4 times daily) on an empty stomach, at least 30–60 minutes before meals. Treatment duration varies with infection severity. Children under 20 kg: 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses.
Side effects
- Nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Diarrhoea.
- Skin rash.
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis (rare).
- Elevated liver enzymes.
Precautions
- Contraindicated in patients with penicillin hypersensitivity.
- Take on an empty stomach — food reduces absorption significantly.
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.
- Complete the full course of treatment.
- Not active against methicillin
- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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