Flucloxin

FLUCLOXIN contains flucloxacillin, an antibiotic belonging to a group of medicines called penicillin. This medicine works by killing the bacteria, which cause infection.

It is used to:

• treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by some species of bacteria that are resistant to penicillin, e.g. infections of the joints, respiratory tract, urinary tract, inflammation (pain, heat, swelling or redness) of the middle ear, inflammation of the endocardium (a membrane that covers the inside surface of the heart), infected blood and meningitis.
• prevent infections resulting from surgery, in particular chest, bone and joint procedures.

FLUCLOXIN will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.

FLUCLOXIN is used to treat only infections that will respond to it. Some infections are resistant to the effects of FLUCLOXIN.

Your doctor may have prescribed FLUCLOXIN for another reason.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why FLUCLOXIN has been prescribed for you.

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.