Brand name: Flopen TM
Active ingredients: flucloxacillin
What it is used for
For the treatment of confirmed or suspected staphylococcal and other Gram-positive coccal infections. Indications include pneumonia, osteomyelitis, skin and soft tissue and wound infections, infected burns, cellulitis.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin, size 0E capsule with blue cap and body, both imprinted with F500 in white ink
Food interactions
For the active ingredient flucloxacillin
- Take on an empty stomach.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on February 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient flucloxacillin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
