cloxacillin

Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
injection2g

Indications

Conditions treated with cloxacillin, with dosing and administration details.

Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.

Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease

Indication

Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.

Adult Dose

2g

Route

IV

Frequency

6hourly

Duration

6 weeks

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

General Recommendations:

Chapter 1: Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis Guidelines

Indication

General Recommendations:

Adult Dose

2g

Route

IV

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Adult Dose

30mg/kg

Route

IV

Duration

10 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions

Indication

Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults

Adult Dose

1g

Route

oral

Frequency

3 times a day

Duration

14 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Classify As: | Treatment

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Classify As: | Treatment

Adult Dose

25mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

6hourly

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

IV

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

25mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

6hrly

Duration

2 Months