Description
Uses:
Emzoclox is used for the treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose and throat (ENT), urinary tract, gastro-intestinal tract, skin and soft-tissue; Septicaemia, pelvic infections, endocarditis and orthopaedic infections.
Dosage:
Adult Dosage
By mouth,
- 0.5-1 g 6 hourly or more frequently according to the severity of the infection.
Child Dosage
Child (1 month-2 years): by mouth,
- ¼ adult dose; 2-10 years, ½ adult dose.
Side Effects:
The following are common side effects associated with the use of Ampicillin & Cloxacillin combination:
- Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pseudomembranous colitis, cholestatic jaundice
- Neutropenia; anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like reactions, skin rash, hives, itching
- Oral candidiasis