Staphonex 500mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Flucloxacillin Sodium (500mg)
Salt Synonyms	Floxacillin
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Penicillins {Antibiotic analog of cloxacillin}
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Cell wall active agent- Penicillinase resistant Penicillin
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	366

FAQ

What if you forget to take Staphonex Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Staphonex 500mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Staphonex 500mg Capsule Reviews

Staphonex 500mg is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, bones and joints, and blood.

Staphonex 500mg is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. It is best taken on an empty stomach. This will make the medicine more effective. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, and indigestion. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.

How Staphonex 500mg Capsule Works

Staphonex 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. This treats your infection.

How to Use Staphonex 500mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Staphonex 500mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Staphonex 500mg Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Staphonex 500mg is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It kills the bacteria causing the infection and treats your infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Staphonex 500mg Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Staphonex 500mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Staphonex 500mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Staphonex 500mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Liver ^CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Staphonex 500mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Staphonex 500mg for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.