Description
Key information
- Therapeutic class: Cloxacillin is a semi-synthetic, beta-lactamase-resistant antibiotic of the penicillin family. It works by inhibiting bacterial growth and is particularly effective against beta-lactamase-producing staphylococci (beta-lactamase is an enzyme that normally inactivates other penicillins).
Indications :
- It is prescribed for the following infections:
- Respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.)
- Skin and soft tissue infections (impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, etc.)
- ENT infections (ear, nose and throat)
- Bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, etc.)
- Other serious infections such as septicemia and endocarditis
Dosage and administration :
- The usual adult dose for conditions such as pneumonia or skin infections is 500 mg every 6 hours.
- It is essential to take the medicine on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after meals) for optimal absorption. The prescribed treatment must be completed in full, even if the symptoms disappear quickly, to avoid a relapse of the infection or the development of antibiotic resistance.
