Klox-D 250 mg Capsule

Klox-D 250 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains dicloxacillin 250 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, especially infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci. Klox-D 250 mg Capsule is taken by mouth and is not effective for viral illnesses like colds or flu. A clinician may prescribe it for skin, soft tissue, or other susceptible bacterial infections when dicloxacillin is appropriate.

How it works: Dicloxacillin works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die. The capsule form delivers dicloxacillin by mouth so the medicine can be absorbed and start fighting the infection after you swallow it.

Klox-D 250 mg Capsule is the lower single-capsule strength in this product line, so it is commonly used when a prescriber wants a standard oral dose that can be repeated through the day. Because it is a 250 mg capsule, it may be chosen for patients who need flexible dosing and easier adjustment based on infection severity, age, and response. The exact schedule should be set by a doctor, since the best dose depends on the infection being treated.

• Bacterial skin infections
• Soft tissue infections
• Infections caused by susceptible staphylococci
• Minor wound-related bacterial infections
• Other doctor-diagnosed bacterial infections responsive to dicloxacillin

• Swallow Klox-D 250 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your doctor says to.
• Take it on an empty stomach for best absorption, usually 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level of dicloxacillin in your body.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you, since this capsule strength may be used multiple times per day.

Each Klox-D 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of dicloxacillin, and the usual total daily amount is divided into several doses. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it 4 times daily or another schedule, and the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and the infection being treated. Do not change the dose on your own, even if symptoms improve quickly.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Dicloxacillin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Mild vomiting
• Rash or itching
• Less commonly, mouth irritation or a metallic taste

• Do not take Klox-D 250 mg Capsule if you have a history of serious allergy to dicloxacillin or other penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to cephalosporin antibiotics, since cross-sensitivity can occur.
• Take the capsule on an empty stomach; food can reduce absorption and make treatment less effective.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because dicloxacillin can rarely affect liver function.
• Tell your clinician about kidney problems, bleeding disorders, or ongoing diarrhea before starting treatment.
• This antibiotic does not treat viral infections, so it should only be used when a bacterial infection is likely or confirmed.
• If you develop a new rash, breathing problem, or severe diarrhea, stop taking it and get medical help right away.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Probenecid
• Methotrexate
• Oral contraceptives may be less reliable if vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs during treatment

Store Klox-D 250 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and out of reach of children.