Flumox 500 mg 16 capsules
Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.
Flumox 500 mg 16 capsules Active ingredients: - Amoxicillin 250 mg - Flucloxacillin 250 mg. Description: Combined broad-spectrum antibiotic from the penicillin group. Amoxicillin acts on gram-negative bacteria, flucloxacillin on penicillinase-producing staphylococci. Used for mixed bacterial infections. Indications: ENT infections: tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media. Skin and soft tissue infections. Mixed infections caused by susceptible pathogens. Dosage and Administration: Adults and children from 6 years: Standard dose: 1.5 g/day in 3 doses (1 cap. 500 mg or 2 caps. 250 mg every 8 hours). Severe infections: Dose may be increased to 3–4 g/day. Administration: 1 hour before or 2–4 hours after meals, with water. Duration: Minimum 7–10 days. For streptococcal infections — at least 10 days to prevent complications. Special groups: Renal impairment (GFR <30 mL/min): Dose and interval adjustment. Hepatic impairment: No adjustment needed if renal function is normal. Children under 6 years: Not recommended (aspiration risk). Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other beta-lactams. History of cholestatic jaundice with flucloxacillin. Infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytic leukemia. Precautions: Allergic reactions: Cross-allergy with cephalosporins. Discontinue immediately if rash or edema occurs. Pseudomembranous colitis: Discontinue treatment and initiate appropriate therapy if diarrhea occurs. Liver: Risk of cholestatic jaundice with prolonged use (>2 weeks), especially in the elderly. Pregnancy and lactation: Only if benefits outweigh risks. Excreted in breast milk. Adverse Effects: Common (>1%): Nausea, diarrhea, skin rash. Rare (<0.1%): Pseudomembranous colitis, cholestatic jaundice, agranulocytosis. Anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Discontinue immediately if severe reactions occur. Storage: Store below 30°C in a dry place. Package: A carton box containing 2 blisters of 8 capsules each, total 16 capsules.
