Cloxacillin Benefits & Uses

Cloxacillin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Endocarditis
Osteomyelitis
Skin Infections
Blood Infection
Pneumonia
Pus

Cloxacillin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cloxacillin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cloxacillin safe for pregnant women?

Cloxacillin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cloxacillin safe during breastfeeding?

Cloxacillin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cloxacillin on the Kidneys?

Cloxacillin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cloxacillin on the Liver?

Cloxacillin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cloxacillin on the Heart?

Cloxacillin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cloxacillin with Other Drugs

Cloxacillin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Doxycycline

Ethinyl Estradiol

Chloramphenicol

Cloxacillin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cloxacillin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Cloxacillin

Is this Cloxacillin habit forming or addictive?

Cloxacillin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cloxacillin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cloxacillin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cloxacillin for mental disorders.

No

Cloxacillin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cloxacillin

Taking Cloxacillin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cloxacillin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cloxacillin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown