CLOXACILLIN (Cloxacillin sodium)

- if you are using any other prescription or over-the-

Why is this medicine prescribed to you?
Cloxacillin is prescribed to treat bacterial infections.
How do you use it?
Use cloxacillin exactly as instructed by your doctor for it
to be effective.
• Cloxacillin must be taken on an empty stomach,
1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
• If you are given the capsule, swallow it whole.
Do not crush, chew or open.
• If you are given the oral suspension, shake it well before
you take your dose. Use the provided measuring spoon
or cup to measure your prescribed dose.
• Continue using this medicine regularly as advised by
your doctor. Avoid skipping any dose even if you feel
better. It is important that you complete the full course
of cloxacillin within the duration specified by your
doctor. If you do otherwise, the infection will be more
difficult to treat due to possible resistance of the
bacteria to cloxacillin.
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next
regular dose schedule.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust
dosage, or stop use even if you feel well.
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or
herbal supplements.
• Antibiotics can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a
new infection. You have to alert your doctor if you have
diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it;
you will be advised you on what medicine to take.
You must not self-medicate to stop the diarrhea.
• It is important to keep a regular check-up schedule.
Your doctor may prescribe tests to check and monitor
your progress while under treatment with this medicine.
• If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
you must first inform your doctor or dentist that you are
using this medicine before going through it.
• Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with cloxacillin,
you have to inform your doctor immediately, especially
if they become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting,
stomach pain, watery diarrhea, white patches on the
tongue, vaginal itching or discharge, black or hairy
tongue, sore mouth or tongue, seizures, easy bruising or
bleeding and allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty
breathing and swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
• The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
reactions, you have to call your doctor for advice.
• You must not share your medicine with others even if
you have the same disease symptoms.

How do you handle it before and after use?

What do you need to know before you use it?
• It is important that your doctor or pharmacist
is informed:
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
breast-feeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy
especially to penicillins and cephalosporins, kidney
problem, liver problem;
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
Discard it properly when it is expired or
no longer needed.
• Refrigerate the oral suspension; do not freeze.
Discard the unused portion after 14 days.

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