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Dicloxacillin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dicloxacillin sodium 250mg, 500mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Dicloxacillin Indications
Indications
Susceptible infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci. Not for initial therapy in serious, life-threatening infections.
Dicloxacillin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take on an empty stomach. ≥40kg: Mild to moderate infections: 125mg every 6hrs. Severe infections: 250mg every 6hrs.
Children
Take on an empty stomach. <40kg: Mild to moderate infections: 12.5mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6hrs. Severe: 25mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6hrs.
Dicloxacillin Contraindications
Not Applicable
Dicloxacillin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dicloxacillin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Signficant allergy/asthma. Monitor blood, renal, and hepatic function in long-term use. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Dicloxacillin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dicloxacillin Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant tetracyclines, aminoglycosides. Serum levels increased by probenecid. May reduce anticoagulant response: monitor PT.
Dicloxacillin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, hypersensitivity reactions, neurotoxic reactions, blood dyscrasias; C. difficile associated diarrhea.
Dicloxacillin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dicloxacillin Note
Not Applicable
Dicloxacillin Patient Counseling
See Literature
