Consumer Information for: CLOXACILLIN FOR INJECTION
Consumer Information
Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.
What the medication is used for
Cloxacillin for Injection is used to treat streptococcus, pneumonia, and staphylococcus bacterial infections.
Antibacterial drugs like Cloxacillin for Injection treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Although you may feel better early in treatment, Cloxacillin for Injection should be used exactly as directed.
Misuse or overuse of Cloxacillin for Injection could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Cloxacillin for Injection (resistance). This means that Cloxacillin for Injection may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.
What it does
Cloxacillin prevents bacteria from reproducing, which allows your body to fight only the existing bacteria. Cloxacillin for Injection is given intravenously, intramuscularly, or through intravenous infusion.
When it should not be used
Do not use Cloxacillin for Injection if:
- You are allergic to cloxacillin, penicillin, or cephalosporin medication
What the medicinal ingredient is
The medicinal ingredient in Cloxacillin for Injection is cloxacillin, presented as cloxacillin sodium.
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
There are no non-medicinal ingredients. As cloxacillin is presented in its salt form, there are approximately 50mg of sodium per 1g of active ingredient.
What dosage form it comes in
Cloxacillin for Injection is available in vials of 500mg, 1g, 2g, and 10 g of cloxacillin as cloxacillin sodium.
Warnings and precautions
BEFORE you use Cloxacillin for Injection talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- kidney problems
- liver problems
- had allergic reactions before
- been taking corticosteroid medication
- been taking immunosuppressant medication
- or are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
Interactions with this medication
Drugs that may interact with Cloxacillin for Injection include:
- Probenecid
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any other herbs or vitamin supplements you may be taking.
Proper use of this medication
Usual Dose
Adults: 200-500mg every 6 hours.
Children (up to 20kg): 25 to 50 mg/kg/day into 4 equal doses
every 6 hours.
This dose may be adjusted by your doctor depending on your
particular condition and age.
Overdose
Contact a physician or your Local Poison control center immediately for the management of an overdose even if there are no symptoms.
Missed Dose
Consult your doctor if you miss a dose.
Side effects and what to do about them
Cloxacillin for Injection may cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, gas, and diarrhea.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist in all cases | Stop taking drug and seek immediate emergency medical attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | |||
| Allergic reaction (including skin redness, rash, sneezing, swelling and trouble breathing) | ✔ | ||
| Weakness, weight loss, general malaise (due to problems with white or red blood cells) | ✔ | ||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Cloxacillin for Injection contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store
Store Cloxacillin for Injection at controlled room temperature (15° - 30°C).
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
- Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or
- Mail to:
Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada
Postal Locator 0701E
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffectTM Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.
NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
This document plus the full Prescribing Information, prepared for
health professionals can be obtained by contacting the sponsor,
SteriMax Inc. at: 1-800-881-3550.
This leaflet was prepared by SteriMax Inc.
Last revised: February 14, 2019
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