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rash and Cloxacillin sodium I got a rash after using a different shampoo but it dissappeared after a few hours. the next day the same thing happened. on the third day i woke up with a rash all over my neck, shoulders, and a little bit on my face. they are little red bumps but th... by kailey in Vancouver, BC, 10/04/2006

What Can Happen to Someone If They Take Novo-Cloxin And Then they drink alcohol? What Can Happen to Someone If They Take Novo-Cloxin And Then they drink alcohol? And If something does happen Then If I took it on a Thursday at 8:ooAM and I didnt take it for the rest of the day but I took it on Saturday. Would I be able to drink on ... by Jennifer in Canada, 11/30/2005

Re: Dosage of Cloxacillin sodium my baby's pedia gave her cloxacillin sodium 125mg/5ml , her dosage is 3.75ml. is it the right dosage bcoz my baby is 7.35 kilos and age 6 mos. only? response please... tnx.... by michelle in cavite, philippines, 08/13/2006

Allergy to Cloxacillin Sodium 500mg After taking a total of 8 doses of Cloxacillin Sodium 500mg, spaced at every 6 hours, I developed severe itchiness all over my face, neck, back and legs. What should I do aside from stopping taking further dose of Cloxacillin to relieve my itchine... by Halilie R. Guiriba in Manila, Philippines, 11/25/2005

Cloxacillin sodium
Cloxacillin sodium
Cloxacillin sodium
(klox-ah- SILL-in)
Pregnancy Category: B Apo-Cloxi Cloxapen Novo-Cloxin Nu-CLoxi Orbenin Taro-Cloxacillin (Rx)

Classification: Antibiotic, penicillin

See Also: See also Anti-Infectives and Penicillins .

Action/Kinetics: Penicillinase resistant and acid stable. Peak plasma levels: 7-15 mcg/mL after 30-60 min. t 1/2: 30 min. Protein binding: 95%. Well absorbed from GI tract. Mostly excreted in urine, but some excreted in bile.

Uses: Infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci, including pneumococci, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and penicillin G-sensitive and penicillin G-resistant staphylococci.

How Supplied: Capsule: 250 mg, 500 mg; Powder for Reconstitution: 125 mg/5 mL when reconstituted

Dosage
?Capsules, Oral Solution Skin and soft tissue infections, mild to moderate URTIs.
Adults and children over 20 kg: 250 mg q 6 hr; pediatric, less than 20 kg: 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses q 6 hr.
Lower respiratory tract infections or disseminated infections.
Adults and children over 20 kg: 500 mg q 6 hr; pediatric, less than 20 kg: 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses q 6 hr. Alternatively, a dose of 50-100 mg/kg/day (up to a maximum of 4 g/day) divided q 6 hr may be used for infants and children.