What is Stafloxin used for?
L-Stafloxin is indicated in adults for the treatment of the following infections: Acute bacterial sinusitis. Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Community-acquired pneumonia. Complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
How much is Flucloxacillin 500mg?
Flucloxacillin 500mg capsules (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
| Active ingredients | Size | NHS indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Flucloxacillin (as Flucloxacillin sodium) 500 mg | 28 | £2.62 |
| 100 | £9.93 |
How do you take Stafloxin?
Take flucloxacillin on an empty stomach. This means at least 30 to 60 minutes before a meal or snack, or at least 2 hours after. For most infections, you should start to feel better within a few days. The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea.
Can I buy flucloxacillin from pharmacy?
Flucloxacillin is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules or as a liquid that you swallow. It can also be given by injection, but this is usually done in hospital.
What are side effects of flucloxacillin?
Common side effects
- feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- diarrhoea.
- bloating and indigestion.
How quickly does flucloxacillin work?
This means at least 30 to 60 minutes before a meal or snack, or at least 2 hours after. For most infections, you should start to feel better within a few days. The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. You can drink alcohol while taking flucloxacillin.
How long is a course of flucloxacillin 500mg?
62.5–125 mg 4 times a day for 5–7 days. 125–250 mg 4 times a day for 5–7 days. 250–500 mg 4 times a day for 5–7 days. 500 mg 4 times a day for 5–7 days.
What does flucloxacillin cure?
Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic. It’s used to treat: skin and wound infections. bone infections (osteomyelitis) ear infections in children.