Anaclosil

The active substance in anaclosil is cloxacillin.

Cloxacillin is an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin family.

Anaclosil is indicated in the treatment of the following infections:

• Infections of bones and joints.
• Sepsis: serious infections with systemic repercussions.
• Endocarditis: infections of a part of the heart called the endocardium.
• Meningitis: infection of the membranes lining the nervous system.
• Infections of the genital and urinary tract.
• Respiratory infections.
• Skin and soft tissue infections.

Anaclosil is also indicated in the Prevention of infections after neurological interventions such as the sorting of internal cerebrospinal fluid.

Anaclosil will be given to you by a doctor or nurse.

It will be administered directly (directly intravenously) for 3-4 minutes or by a drip into the vein (intravenous infusion) for about 1 hour.

The recommended dose for adults to be administered will be as follows:

• In the treatment of infections: 2,000 mg every 4-6 hours.
• In the Prevention of infections after a neurological operation: a dose of 2,000 mg of Anaclosil before surgery and 1,000 mg every 2 hours during surgery if prolonged over time.

In case of serious problems with the functioning of the kidney and liver, the dose to be administered will be half the recommended dose.

Use in children and adolescents

The recommended dose is from 100 to 200 mg per kilogram of weight and per day divided into 4-6 administrations, not exceeding 12 g per day.

If you are given more Anaclosil than you should

Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you think you have received too much Anaclosil.

If you have missed a dose of Anaclosil

Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you think you have missed a dose.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or nurse.