Cloxin tablets are primarily used as an antibiotic for the treatment of various bacterial infections, especially those caused by staphylococci (including beta-lactamase producing organisms), streptococci, and pneumococci[7][9].
They are indicated for the following types of infections:
- Lungs and airways (such as pneumonia and bronchitis)[7]
- Throat and tonsils
- Sinuses
- Middle ear
- Urinary tract
- Skin and soft tissues
- Other sites, particularly those caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci[9]
Cloxin tablets contain cloxacillin, which is a semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic effective against bacteria that produce beta-lactamase, an enzyme that normally makes bacteria resistant to penicillins[7][9]. The tablet works by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, eventually killing the bacteria or inhibiting their growth[7][9].
It is important to take Cloxin tablets exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional and to complete the full course, even if symptoms improve, to ensure the infection is fully treated and to prevent resistance.
References
- [1] Cloxin
- [2] Cloxacillin – DrugBank