| Type of medicine Penicillin antibiotic | Available as Capsules, oral liquid medicine and injection |
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Is flucloxacillin the same as amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin
acts against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms except those producing [3-1actamases, and flucloxacillin has its prominent range of activity among gram-positive strains including ~-lactamase producers.
Does Flucloxacillin treat ear infections?
Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic. It’s used to treat skin and wound infections, chest infections, such as pneumonia, and bone infections (osteomyelitis). Flucloxacillin is used in children, often to treat ear infections and chest infections. The medicine is available only on prescription.
Can you lie down after taking flucloxacillin?
Take your flucloxacillin capsules at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. To reduce the risk of pain in your oesophagus (the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) swallow capsules with a full glass of water (250 ml) and
do not lie down immediately after taking your capsules
.
How long is a course of flucloxacillin?
It is usually given 4 times a day. Your doctor will advise you on how long to take flucloxacillin for (
usually 5 to 7 days
). Always take your flucloxacillin exactly as your doctor has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it, and any special instructions.
Why is flucloxacillin a good option for treating staphylococcal infections?
Penicillin resistance in S aureus is due to production of an enzyme called beta-lactamase or penicillinase. Methicillin (meticillin) and flucloxacillin are
lactamase-resistant penicillins
so are the antibiotics of choice in most staphylococcal skin infections.
What can I take instead of flucloxacillin?
As a substitute for flucloxacillin,
cephalexin
is preferred to erythromycin as it is cheaper.
Can flucloxacillin make you feel unwell?
Take flucloxacillin on an empty stomach. This means 30 to 60 minutes before a meal or snack, or at least 2 hours after. For most infections, you should feel better
within a few days
. The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea.
What happens if you take flucloxacillin with food?
Flucloxacillin is best taken on an empty stomach, one hour before eating food. This is because
your body may absorb less flucloxacillin after a meal
, making it less effective.
Is it OK to take paracetamol with flucloxacillin?
Paracetamol. Both flucloxacillin and paracetamol
can increase the risk of hepatotoxicity
. Paracetamol has been reported to cause high anion gap metabolic acidosis when given with flucloxacillin. Manufacturer advises caution.
Can you take flucloxacillin for 2 weeks?
Your doctor will advise you on how long to take flucloxacillin for (usually
5 to 7 days
). Always take your flucloxacillin exactly as your doctor has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it, and any special instructions.
Can flucloxacillin cause tiredness?
The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following: tiredness, headaches, being short of breath when exercising, dizziness and looking pale (possible anaemia).
How much does flucloxacillin 500mg cost?
The cephalosporins
are among the most expensive antibiotics in use today; thus, use of these expensive agents must be justified by lower toxicity, greater efficacy, or both in comparison with drugs of more reasonable cost.
Is there a stronger antibiotic than flucloxacillin?
For less serious skin and soft tissue infections, alternatives to flucloxacillin are required. Collections of pus require drainage which may obviate the need for antibiotics. If antibiotics are required, the two best candidates are
cephalexin and erythromycin
(or perhaps roxithromycin).
What is the strongest antibiotic for staph infection?
Vancomycin
increasingly is required to treat serious staph infections because so many strains of staph bacteria have become resistant to other traditional medicines. But vancomycin and some other antibiotics have to be given intravenously.
What is the strongest antibiotic for skin infection?
The best antibiotic to treat cellulitis include
dicloxacillin
