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How does it work?

Flucloxacillin and ampicillin both belong to a group of antibiotics called the penicillins. They kill bacteria by interfering with their ability to form cell walls. The bacteria therefore break up and die. The inclusion of flucloxacillin means that unlike other penicillins it can be used in infections caused by penicillin resistant bacteria called staphylococci. The reason for this is that unlike other penicillins it is not broken down by the penicillinase enzyme that is produced by this group of bacteria. Therefore the combination of the two antibiotics allows a broader range of bacteria to be killed.

What is it used for?

- Bone and joint infections
- Infections of the ears, nose or throat
- Infections of the organs associated with breathing, including nasal passages, sinuses, windpipe and lungs (respiratory tract)
- Skin or soft tissue infections

Warning!

- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin due to liver problems) may occur even after treatment has stopped.
- The manufacturer advises that this product should not be used in the eye.

Use with caution in

- History of allergies
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease

Not to be used in

- Allergy to penicillin-type antibiotics
- Life long inherited blood diseases which can cause a variety of symptoms, including mental health problems (porphyrias)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.
- The medicine passes into the breast milk, but at normal doses it is unlikely to harm the baby. Discuss with your doctor.

Label warnings

- Take at regular intervals. Complete the prescribed course unless otherwise directed.
- Take this medication half to one hour before food.

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