Flucloxacillin 500mg Capsules
£9.50
Flucloxacillin 500mg capsules — oral penicillin antibiotic for moderate to severe impetigo or when topical treatment is not enough. £9.50. Pharmacist review required.
- Pharmacist clinical review before supply
- UK pricing shown by pack size
- Discreet delivery options available
Introduction
About flucloxacillin 500mg capsules
Flucloxacillin is an oral penicillin antibiotic for moderate to severe impetigo or cases that do not respond to topical treatments such as fusidic acid or hydrogen peroxide cream.
Take on an empty stomach. Complete the full course. A clinician sets the exact dose and duration.
- Capsules — £9.50
Benefits
Why people consider flucloxacillin capsules
An oral antibiotic option when topical treatment is not enough.
Oral penicillin antibiotic
Targets bacteria that commonly cause impetigo.
500mg strength
Dose and duration set by a clinician.
Better on an empty stomach
Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
Clear private price
£9.50 after clinical approval.
Eligibility
Who flucloxacillin may be for
For people who need oral treatment and are not allergic to penicillin.
May be suitable if
- You have impetigo suitable for oral flucloxacillin
- You are not allergic to penicillin
- You can take doses on an empty stomach and complete the full course
- You have answered the consultation questions truthfully
May not be suitable if
- Allergy to penicillin or flucloxacillin
- Another antibiotic is more appropriate
- Urgent care needed for severe spreading infection
- You cannot complete a full antibiotic course
A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How it works
How flucloxacillin works
Flucloxacillin kills Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes that cause impetigo.
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Online consultation
Tell us about the rash or sores, how widespread they are, how long they have been present, any allergies (especially penicillin), and other medicines.
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Clinical review
A UK-registered clinician checks whether a topical antiseptic/antibiotic or an oral antibiotic is appropriate and safe for you.
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If suitable, we dispense
Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.
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Complete the course
Use as directed. Contact your GP if there is no improvement within the expected time.
Using treatment
How to take flucloxacillin 500mg capsules
Dose is usually 250–500mg four times daily for about 7 days (varies by age and severity). Take on an empty stomach. Complete the full course.
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Follow your labelled dose
Take exactly as directed on your prescription label.
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Empty stomach
1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
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Complete the course
Stopping early can encourage resistance.
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Follow up if needed
Contact your GP if no improvement after 5–7 days.
Safety
Safety information
Do not take if allergic to penicillin. Seek urgent help for severe allergy, jaundice, or severe diarrhoea.
Contact your GP if there is no improvement after 5–7 days.
- Take on an empty stomach. Complete the full course.
- Do not take if allergic to penicillin.
- Read the patient information leaflet before first use.
- I agree to take the medication as prescribed and have answered consultation questions truthfully.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Common effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, mild rash and stomach discomfort.
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach discomfort Common. Seek advice if severe or persistent.
- Mild rash or itching Stop and seek medical advice — this may signal penicillin allergy.
- Serious reactions — seek help now Seek urgent help for severe allergy (face swelling, breathing difficulty), yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe diarrhoea.
Always read the flucloxacillin patient information leaflet. This page is general information for UK patients and is not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Common questions
Flucloxacillin 500mg FAQs
Common questions about this oral antibiotic. A clinician still decides what is right for you.
What is flucloxacillin?
An oral penicillin antibiotic for moderate to severe impetigo or when topical treatment is not enough.
How do I take it?
Usually 250–500mg four times daily for about 7 days, on an empty stomach. Follow your label.
How much does it cost?
£9.50.
Will I definitely get this medicine?
No. Supply depends on eligibility, safety and clinical judgement. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How is delivery handled?
If a prescription is issued, our pharmacy dispenses the medicine and sends it to your UK address in plain packaging.
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