Brand
name:DICLOCIL-CMI
What Diclocil is used for.
Diclocil is used to treat certain infections.
Diclocil contains dicloxacillin sodium an antibiotic which belongs
to the penicillin group of antibiotics that work by killing the bacteria
causing your infection.
You may receive Diclocil as an injection, or be given Diclocil capsules
to take.
Before you take Diclocil without a prescriptions.
It is important that you tell your doctor if
* you have ever had a reaction to any medicine, particularly penicillin
* you have ever had a disease of your liver or kidneys
* you are or may become pregnant
* you are breastfeeding or considering breastfeeding
* you are taking any other medicine, including medicines you buy without
a prescription from your pharmacy or health food shop. Some medicines
may be affected by Diclocil or may affect how well Diclocil works,
these include - Dilantin, Benemid, Coumadin or Marevan.
* you are over 55 years old. Some side effects occur more frequently
in people over 55, your doctor will discuss with you the reasons why
Diclocil is the antibiotic for your infection.
You should not receive Diclocil if
* you have ever suffered a serious reaction to penicillin or other
antibiotics.
* the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering
* it is after the expiry date printed on the pack
New born children should not receive Diclocil.
Using Diclocil
The dose of Diclocil will be worked out for you by your doctor. An
adult dose would usually be 1 capsule every six hours.
If you are taking capsules it is important that you take them until
they are finished even if you are feeling better.
It is also important that you take the dose of Diclocil prescribed
for you at the times you have been told to take it.
If you are not sure how much or when to take Diclocil, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist.
You should take Diclocil capsules on an empty stomach. This means
that you should take the capsules one hour before or two hours after
meals.
If you forget a dose
Take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking it as you
would normally.
Overdose
Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone
13 11 26), if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too
much Diclocil. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or
poisoning.
While you are taking Diclocil
Things you must do
If the symptoms of your infection do not improve within a few days,
or if they become worse, tell your doctor.
If you get severe diarrhoea tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
immediately. Do this even if it occurs several weeks after Diclocil
has been stopped.
Diarrhoea may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your
bowel. You may need urgent medical care. Do not take any diarrhoea
medicine without checking with your doctor first.
Tell your doctor immediately if your skin becomes yellowish, your
stools become pale and you feel unwell.
These symptoms may indicate a problem with your liver, which you may
need treatment for.
If you get a sore white mouth or tongue while taking or soon after
stopping Diclocil, tell your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you get
vaginal itching or discharge.
These symptoms may mean that you have a fungal infection called thrush.
Sometimes the use of Diclocil allows fungi to grow and these symptoms
to occur.Diclocil does not work against fungi.If you become pregnant
while taking Diclocil, tell your doctor.If you are about to start any
new medicine, or undergo any medical or
dental treatment, tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist that you
are taking Diclocil.
If you take more than one or two courses of Diclocil, it may be necessary
for blood tests to be performed, always follow your doctors instructions
and have the tests performed as directed.
Things you must not do
Do not stop taking Diclocil until you have completed the full course,
unless told to by your doctor.
Do not give Diclocil to any one else, even if they have the same condition
as you.
Do not use Diclocil to treat any other complaints unless your doctor
tells you to.
Side Effects Diclocil
All medicines can have side effects. some times they are serious, most
of the time they are not.
You should go immediately to a doctor or hospital (or call a nurse)
if you feel suddenly faint or have difficulty breathing when you take
Diclocil.
Side effects which have occurred with Diclocil include fever, indigestion,
nausea, vomiting, flatulence, pale coloured or loose stools.
Skin rashes and other allergic conditions may occur.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects, so please
tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you suffer any
of the effects mentioned or if you do not feel well while taking Diclocil.
Storage Diclocil
Diclocil should be kept in a cool dry place (at less than 25 degrees
C), out of the reach of children.
What Diclocil looks like
Diclocil capsules are all white with 7893 printed twice on the 250
mg capsule or
7658 printed twice on the 500 mg capsule
Diclocil capsules come in blister packs of 24 capsules
Diclocil injection is a white powder.
Ingredients Diclocil
All Diclocil products contain dicloxacillin sodium as the active ingredient.
Diclocil capsules also contain magnesium stearate and silica gel.
Diclocil injection contains only dicloxacillin sodium. Water is added
to disolve the dicloxacillin before the injection is given.
Manufacturer Diclocil
