Dicloxacillin

Dicloxacillin Information

Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, especially those caused by staphylococcus bacteria. Dicloxacillin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Dicloxacillin Warnings

Dicloxacillin should not be taken without first talking to your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another penicillin or to a cephalosporin. You may also have an allergic reaction to dicloxacillin. Before taking dicloxacillin, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disease, or infectious mononucleosis. Dicloxacillin is in the FDA pregnancy category B i.e. it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not, however, take dicloxacillin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether dicloxacillin passes into breast milk. Alcohol may be irritating to the stomach if taken with dicloxacillin, so use it with moderation.

Drug interaction: Some drugs may decrease the effects of dicloxacillin and prevent it from properly treating your infection. Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: Cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid); or another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection) such as Erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., others), tetracycline (Sumycin, others), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin, others), or any other. Dicloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking dicloxacillin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy. Probenecid (Benemid) may increase the effects of dicloxacillin. These drugs may be used together for this purpose; however, be sure your doctor is aware if you are taking Probenecid.

Dicloxacillin Side effects

If the following side effects are encountered, stop taking dicloxacillin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: -an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting); -seizures; -severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps; or -unusual bleeding or bruising.

Dicloxacillin Overdose

If an overdose is suspected immediately take emergency medical attention Symptoms of an dicloxacillin overdose include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, or agitation. The missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Dicloxacillin Usage guidelines

Dicloxacillin should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water and on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. It should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the medicine level in your blood high enough to treat the infection. It should not be crushed, or chewed or opened. It should be swallowed. Store the capsules at room temperature and store the suspension in the refrigerator for longer use.

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