Flucloxacillin Capsules

About Flucloxacillin

Flucloxacillin, also known as floxacillin, is a type of antibiotic commonly used to treat skin infections in both adults and children. 

Infections which are commonly treated with a  Flucloxacillin prescription include: cellulitis, ulcers, ingrown toenails, abscesses.

This product can only be dispensed/sold to customers with appropriate qualifications as evidenced by registration on the HCPC website.

Please note: Flucloxacillin is in the penicillin family, so it is therefore not suitable for those with an allergy to penicillin.

Flucloxacillin 250mg and 500mg

Each box of flucloxacillin contains 28 capsules, with doses of 250mg and 500mg available. These tablets are for oral use only. Different doses of flucloxacillin should be prescribed depending on the patient’s age and type of infection.

Our Flucloxacillin is supplied in 250mg and 500mg tablet form, for oral use only. 250mg doses are primarily used for mild infections, whereas a course of 500mg tablets are used to treat moderate to severe infections. The age and weight of the patient will also influence the suitable dosage. Please see a breakdown of recommended doses below. 

Buy Flucloxacillin online with zero-rated VAT

Our 250mg and 500mg Flucloxacillin can be supplied at zero-rated VAT when all of the following conditions apply:

1. Goods are connected with a VAT-exempt medical treatment. Goods that are seprable from the treatment are not exempt from VAT.

2. The goods must be dispensed to an individual for that individual’s personal use.

3. The goods must not be supplied for use by patients while in hospital or a similar institution or administered, injected or applied by health professionals to their patients in the course of medical treatment.

4. The goods must be dispensed by a registered pharmacist or under a requirement or authorisation under a ‘relevant provision’.

5. The goods must be prescribed by an appropriate ‘relevant practitioner’.  In most cases, podiatrist independent prescribers & physiotherapist independent prescribers are included in the list of ‘relevant practitioners.

Podiatry conditions which may require Flucloxacillin

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection which affects the deep layers of the skin. If not promptly treated with a course of antibiotics, such as Flucloxacillin, cellulitis can spread and cause more serious complications such as abscesses or sepsis.

Infected ingrown toenails

A course of antibiotics, such as Flucloxacillin, is used to prevent infections such as paronychia from worsening. To prevent infection, an ingrown toenail should be promptly treated with an ingrown toenail brace.

Infected ulcers

Open wounds, such as foot ulcers, can easily become infected as they expose deep tissue to outside bacteria. When these wounds show signs of infection, it is important to administer a course of antibiotics, such as Flucloxacillin, to prevent the infection from worsening.

Septic arthritis

Septic arthritis refers to bacteria which infects joints, causing swelling, redness, and pain in areas of the foot such as the ankle or the toe. If left untreated, septic arthritis can cause permanent joint damage, infection of the bones or fusion of the joints.

Examples of suitable flucloxacillin doses for adults

Only a qualified prescriber should give instructions on how to take flucloxacillin, and adjust dose based on factors including weight and severity of infection.

• Impetigo: 1 250mg or 500mg tablet 4 times daily for 5-7 days.
• Cellulitis: 1-2 500mg tablets 4 times a day. Review after 5-7 days.
• Secondary bacterial infection of eczema: 1 500mg tablet 4 times daily for 5-7 days.
• Mild diabetic foot infection: 1-2 500mg tablet 4 times a day for 7 days then review.
• Moderate to severe diabetic foot infection: 2 500mg tablets 4 times daily.
• Leg ulcer infection: 2 500mg tablets 4 times daily fpr 7 days.

Flucloxacillin FAQ`s

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