Flucloxacillin Orion
Flucloxacillin Orion is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing, helping to treat various infections like skin, joint, bone, and lung infections.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Flucloxacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take.
Method
Take the tablets between meals, at least one hour before or two hours after eating, with a full glass of water, and do not lie down right away.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or diarrhea
- •Skin rash
RARE
- •Increased number of certain white blood cells (eosinophilia)
- •Hives
- •Itching
- •Severe allergic reactions like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, and trouble breathing. Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- •Severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus, stomach pain, and fever (pseudomembranous colitis). Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- •Reduced white blood cells (agranulocytosis or neutropenia), causing fever, severe weakness, or local infection symptoms like sore throat, mouth pain, or urinary problems. Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- •Signs of liver damage or disease, such as dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice). Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- •Sudden, severe skin rashes with blisters or peeling skin (e.g., erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis). These severe reactions can also include fever, eye sores, and joint pain. Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- •Dizziness
- •Abdominal pain, vomiting
- •Severe skin reactions including red, scaly rashes with bumps under the skin and blisters. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
- •Low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia), which can cause muscle weakness, twitching, or an abnormal heart rhythm.
- •Pain in the esophagus (food pipe) and related symptoms like difficulty swallowing, heartburn, throat irritation, or chest pain.
- •Fungal overgrowth that can cause itching in the genital area or white coating in the mouth, especially on the tongue.
- •Very rare cases of blood and fluid imbalance (metabolic acidosis), where blood acidity increases when flucloxacillin is used with paracetamol, especially in at-risk patients.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to flucloxacillin, penicillin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics.
- Talk to your doctor if you are elderly or have liver disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking flucloxacillin for a long time.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking paracetamol, especially in high doses, as flucloxacillin can cause serious blood and fluid changes when used together, and can also lower potassium levels.
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- Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including herbal remedies and over-the-counter drugs.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- If you are on a low-salt diet, note that this medicine contains sodium.