Pathocil

Main Ingredient: Dicloxacillin Sodium

Pathocil is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections.

Pathocil may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Pathocil kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms.

However, antibiotics like Pathocil are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs,that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Pathocil.

Pathocil injection is used to treat more serious infections.

PATHOCIL CAUTION

If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Pathocil.

People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Pathocil.

Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Pathocil.

PATHOCIL WARNING

If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Pathocil.

Stop taking Pathocil if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.

It is imperative to take Pathocil for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Pathocil.

Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Pathocil.

PATHOCIL SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Pathocil may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.

PATHOCIL AND PREGNANCY

Pathocil is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Pathocil.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Pathocil as it could cause diarrhea in infants.

PATHOCIL INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Pathocil with the following:

Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take Pathocil with carbonated drinks or fruit juices.

Pathocil may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Pathocil.

PATHOCIL DOSES

ADULTS AND CHILDREN >90 lbs.
125-250 mg every 6 hours.

CHILDREN <90 lbs.
6-12 mg per pound of body weight/day divided into 4 doses.

PATHOCIL OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Pathocil overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

If you suspect an Pathocil overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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