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Drug Class
Antibiotic
(Penicillin, Penicillinase-Resistant)
Common Uses
- Skin and wound infections
- Bone infections
- Ear infections in children
Common Brand Names
Flucloxa, Flux
Overview
Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic.
It's used to treat:
- skin and wound infections
- bone infections (osteomyelitis)
- ear infections in children
Flucloxacillin is only available on prescription in some countries.
It comes as capsules or as a liquid that you swallow. It can also be given by injection, but this is usually done in hospital.
Important Facts
- Take flucloxacillin on an empty stomach. This means at least 30 to 60 minutes before a meal or snack, and at least 2 hours after.
- For most infections, you should start to feel better within a few days.
- The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea.
- You can drink alcohol while taking flucloxacillin.
- You can take flucloxacillin during pregnancy or while you're breastfeeding.
- It's important to keep taking this medicine until you've completed the course, even if you feel better.
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