Flucloxacillin Sodium is indicated for the treatment of infections due to
sensitive Gram- positive organisms, including ß-lactamase-producing
staphylococci and streptococci.
Typical indications include:
• Skin and soft tissue infections:
Boils, cellulitis, infected burns,
abscesses, infected skin conditions (e.g. ulcer, eczema, and acne), protection
for skin grafts, carbuncles, furunculosis, infected wounds and impetigo
• Respiratory tract infections:
Pneumonia, lung abscess, empyema,
sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media and externa, tonsillitis and quinsy
• Other infections caused by flucloxacillin-sensitive
organisms:
Osteomyelitis, urinary tract infection, enteritis, meningitis,
endocarditis and septicaemia
• Flucloxacillin Sodium is also indicated for use as a prophylactic agent
during major surgical procedures when appropriate; for example cardiothoracic
and orthopaedic surgery.
