Flucloxacillin
(Flucloxacillin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - oral solution
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No, capsules not suitable for opening. Use liquid formulation.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Flucloxacillin
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
N/A
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
250mg, 500mg, 1g, 2g powder for solution for injection/infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A Licensed formulation available
Liquid strengths
125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes.
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
First line choice is to administer as parenteral injection if appropriate. Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer oral suspension via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
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