Dycill

Active Ingredient(s): Dicloxacillin
FDA Approved: * December 31, 1979
Pharm Company: * GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Category: Antibiotics

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Dycill Overview

Dicloxacillin is a narrow-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.[1] It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible (non-resistant) Gram-positive bacteria.[1] It is active against beta-lactamase-producing organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, which would otherwise be resistant to most penicillins. Dicloxacillin is available under a variety of trade names including Diclocil (BMS).[2] It was patented in 1961 and approve...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Dicloxacillin
  • Capsule: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
  • For Suspension: 62.5mg/5ml
  • Powder for Reconstitution: 62.5mg/5ml
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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