| Dicloxacillin (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing (Internal Hordeolum) |
250 mg po q6h |
| Chem Specs | dicloxacillin sodium |
| Quantities | 250mg, 500mg |
| Cost | 40.00/50/250mg generic |
| Class | narrow spectrum penicillinase-resistant penicillin |
| Action | ß-lactam antibiotic - inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell walls. |
| Usage | Indicated in the treatment of penicillinase-producing staphylococci infections. |
| Should not be used as a general substitute for penicillin G. | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any of the penicillins or any component of the formulations. |
| Pediatric use | See dosage tables (package insert ) for children. Use in newborns not recommended. . |
| Pregnancy | Category B. No evidence of teratogenicity in animal studies or human exposure. |
| Brand names: Dynapen, Diclocil Cross-allergenicity may occur with all ß-lactam antibiotics (penicillins (Penams), Cephems, Carbapenems, etc.) |