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Dicloxacillin

Dicloxacillin Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 1, 2024

The average cost for 40 capsules of 500mg of Dicloxacillin is $27.75 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 54.44% off the average retail price of $60.91.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

250mg

28 capsules

$15.62

$0.56

500mg

40 capsules

$27.75

$0.69

Typical dosage for Dicloxacillin

  • Adults

    • Mild-to-moderate infections: The typical dose is 125 mg by mouth every 6 hours.
    • Severe infections: The typical dose is 250 mg by mouth every 6 hours.
  • Children

    • Mild-to-moderate infections: Your child's pediatrician will determine the dose based on their body weight. The typical dose is 3.125 mg/kg of body weight daily total, divided into equal doses and taken by mouth every 6 hours.
    • Severe infections: Your child's pediatrician will determine the dose based on their body weight. The typical dose is 6.25 mg/kg of body weight daily total, divided into equal doses and taken by mouth every 6 hours.
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