Dicloxacillin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Dicloxacillin?

What is dicloxacillin for?

Dicloxacillin is a drug used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Dicloxacillin is a penicillin class antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic drug treats only bacterial infections. This medicine will not work for viral infections (eg, cold, flu). The unnecessary or excessive use of any antibiotics can cause their effectiveness to decrease.

How to use dicloxacillin?

Take this medication 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take dicloxacillin on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) with a glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is at a constant level. Therefore, use this drug regularly.

Continue to use this medication until it's finished even if symptoms have disappeared after a few days. Stopping treatment too early allows the bacteria to continue growing, which can result in a recurrence of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or gets worse.

Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store dicloxacillin?

Dicloxacillin is a drug that should be stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dicloxacillin dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of dicloxacillin for adults?

• For bronchitis and pharyngitis infections, the dose of dicloxacillin is 250 to 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 10 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
• To treat pneumonia, the dose of dicloxacillin is 500 mg orally every 6 hours for up to 21 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
• To treat skin infections or soft tissue infections, the dose of discloxacillin is 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 days, or for 3 days after relief of acute inflammation, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
• To treat upper respiratory infections (ARI), the dose of discloxacillin is 250 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 to 21 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

What is the dose of dicloxacillin for children?

• To treat various infections caused by bacterins in children weighing less than 40 kg, the dose of dicloxacillin is 3.125-6.25 mg / kg orally every 6 hours. Meanwhile, in children over 40 kg, the dose of dicloxacillin is 125-250 mg orally every 6 hours.

Please consult a doctor for more information.

In what dosage is dicloxacillin available?

Dicloxacillin Sodium Capsules, USP: 250 mg and 500 mg.

Dicloxacillin side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to dicloxacillin?

Common side effects of using the antibiotic dicloxacillin are:

• Nausea
• Gag
• Stomach ache
• Itchy
• Headache
• Swollen tongue
• Thrush (white patches in the mouth or throat)

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Dicloxacillin Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using dicloxacillin?

Before using dicloxacilin,

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dicloxacillin, penicillin, or any other medications
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen (Anaprox) or nonprescription 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 breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using dicloxacillin, call your doctor
• If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about using dicloxacillin.

Is dicloxacillin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Dicloxacillin has been included in pregnancy category B by the FDA in the United States, or the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia. animal studies have failed to reveal any evidence of harm to the fetus. No data on human pregnancy. Dicloxacillin should only be given during pregnancy when it is clearly needed.

There are no data on the excretion of dicloxacillin into human milk. side effects in a nursing infant are rare. The manufacturer recommends caution in using dicloxacillin for breastfeeding women.

Dicloxacillin Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with dicloxacillin?

Some DRUGS MAY INTERACT with dicloxacillin. So, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, especially any of the following:

• Tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline) because they can decrease the effectiveness of dicloxacillin
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or methotrexate because of their increased risk of side effects due to dicloxacillin
• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) due to the effectiveness of this drug may decrease due to dicloxacillin

This list may not be a complete list of all possible interactions. Ask your doctor if dicloxacillin can interact with other medicines you are taking. Check with your doctor before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Can food or alcohol interact with dicloxacillin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with dicloxacillin?

The presence of other health problems in your body can affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, such as:

• Kidney illness
• Liver disease
• Certain drug allergies
• Asthma
• Blood disorders
• Inflammation of the intestine
• Stomach problems

Dicloxacillin overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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