Phylopen DS 500mg Capsule

Uses of Phylopen DS

• Bacterial infections

Side Effects of Phylopen DS

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, and other minor gastrointestinal disturbances are some of the most common gastrointestinal side effects. Urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, and cholestatic jaundice have all been reported in addition to these rashes.

How to use Phylopen DS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Indications of Phylopen DS

Flucloxacillin is used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including infections caused by staphylococci that produce penicillinase. These are some of the signs:
Infections of the skin and soft tissues: Boils, abscesses, carbuncles, and infected skin conditions are all examples of infected skin conditions (e.g. ulcer, eczema, acne, furunculosis, cellulitis, infected wounds, infected burns, otitis media and externa, impetigo).

Pharmacology of Phylopen DS

Flucloxacillin is effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including those that produce penicillinase. It has little effect on Gram-negative bacteria. Flucloxacillin works by preventing bacteria from forming cell walls. Flucloxacillin is an isoxazolyl penicillin that combines resistance to penicillinase hydrolysis and gastric acid stability.

Dosage & Administration of Phylopen DS

Oral doses should be taken one hour prior to a meal.

Interaction of Phylopen DS

Concurrent Flucloxacillin use may result in an elevated Flucloxacillin level in the blood for an extended period of time.

Contraindications of Phylopen DS

Flucloxacillin is not recommended for people who are allergic to penicillin.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Flucloxacillin is classified as a pregnancy category B by the US Food and Drug Administration. In pregnant women, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies. Because animal reproduction studies do not always predict human response, this medication should only be used during pregnancy if absolutely necessary. Human milk has been found to contain flucloxacillin.

Precautions & Warnings of Phylopen DS

In patients with hepatic dysfunction, flucloxacillin should be used with caution. In the treatment of patients with allergic diathesis, caution is also advised.

Therapeutic Class

Penicillins that are resistant to the enzyme penicillinase

Storage Conditions of Phylopen DS

Keep the temperature below 30°C and away from light and moisture. Keep out of children's reach.