Antimicrobials
Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin

Dosing

General Information

  • allergy (immediate or delayed)
  • phlebitis (IV)
  • cytopenias
  • eosinophilia
  • interstitial nephritis
  • abnormal liver enzymes
  • First line therapy for all infections due to confirmed methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA)

Concentration: 25 mg/mL

Taste: Unpleasant taste

Not all strengths of oral liquids are listed nor be available on the CHEO Formulary

  • 250 mg
  • 500 mg

Tablets or capsules are preferred especially over an unpleasant tasting oral liquid.

Not all strengths of oral tablets/capsules are listed and they are not all available on the CHEO Formulary.