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Dicloxacillin sodium is a semisynthetic antibiotic substance which resists destruction by the enzyme penicillinase (beta-lactamase). It is monosodium (2S,5R,6R)-6-(3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)5-methyl-4-isoxazolecarboxamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-OXO-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0] heptane-2-carboxylate monohydrate.

Dicloxacillin is administered orally via capsule form or powder for reconstitution.

Inactive Ingredients: Capsules: Magnesium Stearate.

• Capsule Shell and print Constituents:
• D& C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake,
• FD& C Blue #l Aluminum Lake,
• FD& C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake,
• FD& C Red #40 Aluminum Lake,
• Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Synthetic Black Iron Oxide, Tiinium Dioxide and may contain Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium and/or Propylene Glycol.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.