Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp Cloxacillin
What is JAMP Cloxacillin used for?
JAMP Cloxacillin is used to treat infections that are caused by certain bacteria.
Antibacterial drugs like JAMP Cloxacillin treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.
How does JAMP Cloxacillin work?
JAMP Cloxacillin is an antibiotic that works by:
- Stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Killing bacteria.
What are the ingredients in JAMP Cloxacillin?
Medicinal ingredients: Cloxacillin Sodium
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Capsule: Magnesium stearate and talc. Capsule shell contains Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, SLS, Brilliant Blue, Sunset Yellow, Ponceau 4R, Erythrosine and Quinoline Yellow. White printing ink contains Shellac, Dehydrated Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Strong Ammonia Solution, Potassium Hydroxide and Titanium Dioxide.
JAMP Cloxacillin comes in the following dosage forms:
Capsules: 250 mg and 500 mg
Do not use JAMP Cloxacillin if:
You have had an allergic reaction to JAMP Cloxacillin 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 JAMP Cloxacillin. 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 JAMP Cloxacillin:
- Take JAMP Cloxacillin 1-2 hours before eating.
- Although you may feel better early in treatment, JAMP Cloxacillin should be used exactly as directed.
Misuse or overuse of JAMP Cloxacillin could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by JAMP Cloxacillin (resistance). This means that JAMP Cloxacillin 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:
What are possible side effects from using JAMP Cloxacillin?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking JAMP Cloxacillin. 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 | ✓ | |||
If you think you have taken too much JAMP Cloxacillin, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
| ✓ |
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP Cloxacillin, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store JAMP Cloxacillin:
Capsules: Store 15 – 30°C
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
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.
If you want more information about JAMP Cloxacillin:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.
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