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Dicloxacillin Generic
Dicloxacillin is a prescription antibiotic that your doctor can prescribe for certain types of infections includingskin infectionsand infections of prosthetic joints. It is typically started in the hospital as an infusion before someone is converted to the oral formulation. Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic that works by disrupting the formation of bacterial cell walls. Cell walls protect bacteria from the environment, and by blocking the formation of cell walls, the bacteria die, helping to treat the infection. Fact Table Formula C19H17Cl2N3O5S License US FDA Bioavailability 60 to 80% Legal status Rx-only Chemical Name Dicloxacillin Elimination half-life 0.7 hours Dosage (Strength) 250mg, 500mg Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Generic Protein binding 98% PubChem CID 18381 MedlinePlus a685017 ChEBI 4511 ATC code J01CF01 DrugBank DB00485 KEGG D02348 Routes of administration Oral

Dicloxacillin Generic

  • Take dicloxacillin exactly as directed by your doctor. The directions will be different depending on what is being treated. The usual dosage for prosthetic joint infections is 500 mg three to four times daily for at least three months. Some people may need to continue indefinitely. The usual dosage for skin infections is 250-500 mg three to four times daily for 5-7 days.
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