Question 1

will flucloxacillin help epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: It is not a drug of choice for bacterial epididymitis. We usually use fluoroquinolones or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for better coverage and good concentration in genitourinary tract.

Question 2

can you run while taking flucloxacillin?

Accepted Answer

: Sure. All antibiotics are safe with even the most vigorous physical activity.

Question 3

can my man take flucloxacillin for he's toothache?

Accepted Answer

No: You should never take anyone's medication other than your own.  There are many reasons for this such as potential allergic reactions or drug interactions, expiration of the medication, or it might be the wrong medication.  If he has a tooth ache he should see a dentist because even if the antibiotics were to help he still needs to get it looked at.

Question 4

can i use flucloxacillin capsules to help my cough?

Accepted Answer

No,: unless they were given specifically for this purpose.  A major challenge in healthcare is the appropriate use of antibiotics. Bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics when the host (infected person) uses the antibiotics inappropriately.  Another problem is that drug interactions are difficult to predict, so prescriptions should be taken only after your full medication list is reviewed.

Question 5

could i do heavy exercise while taking flucloxacillin?

Accepted Answer

Not so much: The antibiotic - unlike quinolones which you want to avoid heavy resistance training related to tendon issues.  But depending on why you are taking this antibiotic, that may be the reason to avoid heavy exercise.  Unfortunately, you didn't mention why you are taking this antibiotic.

Question 6

how long does flucloxacillin take to clear boils? been given 4 tablets of 500mg

Accepted Answer

Will not: Flucloxacillin will not clear boils. It will treat infection in the skin surrounding the boils but boils must be drained in order to clear.

Question 7

how long does flucloxacillin take to clear folliculitis? been given 4 tablets a day for one week. 500mg

Accepted Answer

It may take: longer than a week, more like 2 weeks

Question 8

how long does flucloxacillin take to clear boils? 1 or 2 weeks?  been given 4 tablets of 500mg to take daily. not sure for how long to take them

Accepted Answer

Well : Ask your doctor but anabiotic's for boils are usually given 7 to 10 days. But you really need specific advice from a physician for your case

Question 9

taking flucloxacillin and have gotten 2 small rashes?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction?: Without seeing the rash there is no way in which it can be diagnosed over the internet, but the potential that this may be somehow related to the flucloxacillin as an allergic reaction or secondary infection would prompt one to go and see the doctor who prescribed this and let them evaluate the rash. Good luck.

Question 10

can flucloxacillin treat sti's?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not used to treat stds, and would be unlikely to work.

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