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Dicloxacillin

Dicloxacillin is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain types of bacteria.

Dicloxacillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It kills sensitive bacteria by interfering with formation of the bacteria"s cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and it ruptures resulting in the death of the bacteria.

Do NOT use Dicloxacillin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dicloxacillin or any other penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin, ampicillin)
• you are also taking tetracycline antibiotics

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Dicloxacillin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Dicloxacillin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diarrhea or an infection in your intestines

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dicloxacillin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Tetracycline antibiotics because the effectiveness of Dicloxacillin may be decreased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or methotrexate because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Oral contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dicloxacillin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Dicloxacillin :

Use Dicloxacillin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Dicloxacillin on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
• Dicloxacillin works best if taken at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Dicloxacillin for the full course of treatment, even if you feel better in a few days.
• Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Dicloxacillin , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dicloxacillin .

Important safety information:

• Long-term or repeated use of Dicloxacillin may cause a second infection. You may need to start another medication to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• Dicloxacillin is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• If severe diarrhea, stomach cramps/pain, or bloody stools occur, contact your doctor at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect that needs immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
• It is important to use Dicloxacillin for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of this treatment and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Dicloxacillin and it will not be able to be treated by this or certain antibacterial medicines in the future.
• For women taking birth control pills, Dicloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dicloxacillin during pregnancy. Dicloxacillin is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Dicloxacillin , check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Dicloxacillin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; fever; gas; general body discomfort; heartburn; joint pain; muscle aches; nausea; second infection; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black tongue; bloody stools; mouth irritation; severe diarrhea; shortness of breath; sore throat; stomach cramps/pain; swollen joints; unusual bleeding or bruising; vaginal irritation or discharge; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; coma; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe mental impairment; tremor.

Store Dicloxacillin at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F; 15 to 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dicloxacillin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Dicloxacillin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Dicloxacillin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.