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Active pharmaceutical ingredient

Dicloxacillin Sodium

Dicloxacillin Sodium is a penicillin-class antibiotic that is highly effective in treating infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci.

Compounded to order
Prescription required
Warwick, Rhode Island

About this ingredient

Dicloxacillin Sodium is a penicillin-class antibiotic that is widely utilized in the treatment of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci. This semi-synthetic antibiotic is effective against a range of gram-positive bacteria, making it a valuable component in compounded formulations aimed at addressing resistant bacterial strains.

As a beta-lactam antibiotic, Dicloxacillin Sodium works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, ultimately leading to cell lysis and death. Its stability in the presence of gastric acid allows for effective oral administration, ensuring that it reaches the site of infection efficiently. This pharmacokinetic property makes it a preferred choice for treating infections such as skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, and osteomyelitis.

Dicloxacillin Sodium is known for its ability to resist degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes, which are commonly produced by resistant strains of bacteria. This resistance enhances its efficacy in treating infections that are unresponsive to other penicillin antibiotics. Prescribers often consider Dicloxacillin Sodium for patients who require targeted therapy against resistant staphylococcal infections, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.

When prescribing Dicloxacillin Sodium, it is crucial to consider potential drug interactions and patient-specific factors such as allergies to penicillin or cephalosporins. Monitoring for adverse effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity reactions, is essential to ensure patient safety. By understanding the pharmacological profile and clinical applications of Dicloxacillin Sodium, healthcare providers can make informed decisions in the management of bacterial infections.

Available formulations

Compounded formulations containing this ingredient

Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.

We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.

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Formulas we compound with this ingredient

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Important information

This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.

Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.

A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.

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