A-Flox Capsule 500mg

About A-Flox Capsule 500mg

Uses

• Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis
• Ear, nose and throat infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Prevention of infection after minor surgery

Benefits

• Convenient oral option for infections that do not need hospital treatment
• Effective against staphylococcus bacteria resistant to plain penicillin
• Affordable generic alternative to branded flucloxacillin products

What Experts Say

Doctors prescribe A-Flox Capsule for infections caused by staphylococcus and other bacteria sensitive to flucloxacillin, a penicillin type antibiotic that resists the enzyme many staph bacteria use to survive plain penicillin.

Physicians generally advise taking this capsule on an empty stomach, about an hour before or two hours after eating, since food can reduce how well the body absorbs it. Missing this timing is a common reason patients do not respond as expected.

Specialists remind patients to finish the full course even once symptoms settle, since stopping early allows surviving bacteria to multiply again. Anyone who develops yellowing of the skin or eyes during treatment should contact a doctor right away, as this can signal a liver reaction.

Drug Class

• Penicillinase resistant penicillin antibiotic

A-Flox Capsule 500mg formula

• Flucloxacillin

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use A-Flox Capsule 500mg?

• Take A-Flox Capsule on an empty stomach, at least an hour before meals
• Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water
• Take doses at evenly spaced times as advised by the doctor
• Complete the full course even after symptoms improve
• Store away from moisture and out of reach of children

Drug Interactions

• Methotrexate: Flucloxacillin can increase methotrexate levels and toxicity risk
• Warfarin: May alter blood clotting when combined, needing closer monitoring
• Probenecid: Can raise flucloxacillin levels in the blood
• Oral Contraceptives: May reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Allergy: Should not be used by patients allergic to penicillin
• Liver Disease: Rare liver problems have been linked to flucloxacillin use
• Pregnancy: Use only under a doctor's guidance
• Incomplete Course: Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance

A-Flox Capsule 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Vaginal itching in some women
• Liver enzyme changes with prolonged use
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Keep the capsules in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children at all times
• Discard any unused capsules after the expiry date