Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Apo Cloxi Cap 500mg
What is APO-CLOXI used for?
APO-CLOXI is used to treat infections that are caused by certain bacteria.
Antibacterial drugs like APO-CLOXI treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.
How does APO-CLOXI work?
APO-CLOXI is an antibiotic that works by:
- Stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Killing bacteria.
What are the ingredients in APO-CLOXI?
Medicinal ingredients:
Cloxacillin Sodium
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Capsule: Colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and talc (as an antistatic agent). The capsule shell, imprinted with edible white ink, contain D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
APO-CLOXI comes in the following dosage forms:
Capsules: 250 mg and 500 mg
Do not use APO-CLOXI if:
- You have had an allergic reaction to APO-CLOXI or other medicines such as cephalosporins or penicillins.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take APO-CLOXI. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Have severe kidney disease with or without significant liver disease
Are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment
- Are breast feeding
How to take APO-CLOXI:
- Take APO-CLOXI 1-2 hours before eating.
- Although you may feel better early in treatment, APO-CLOXI should be used exactly as directed.
Misuse or overuse of APO-CLOXI could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by APO-CLOXI (resistance). This means that APO-CLOXI may not work for you in the future.
Do not share your medicine.
Usual Dose:
Adults: 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6000 mg daily.
Overdose:
If you think you have taken too much APO-CLOXI, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
What are possible side effects from using APO-CLOXI?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking APO-CLOXI. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
- Upper stomach pain
- Flatulence
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor for any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Serious side effects and what to do about them:
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | ||
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
| Rare | an allergic reaction (difficulty in breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue; hives or a rash) | √ | ||
| redness, or itching | √ | |||
| severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea | √ | |||
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
| √ | |||
Symptom / effect without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
| Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | ||
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking APO-CLOXI, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
How to store APO-CLOXI:
Capsules: Store at room temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about APO-CLOXI:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Prescribing Information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp). Find the Patient Medication Information on the manufacturer's website http://www.apotex.ca/products, or by calling 1-800-667-4708.