dycill

Frequently asked questions

What does Dycill treat?

Dycill (Dicloxacillin Sodium) may be used to treat cellulitis, osteomyelitis, postoperative complications, staphylococcal skin infections, urinary tract infections, wound infection, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Dycill rated?

pharmaranks gives Dycill a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Dycill cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $23.69 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Dycill?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dycill. To pay less, Dycill is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Dycill?

Dycill is marketed by Glaxosmithkline. You can see Glaxosmithkline's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Dycill a brand-name or generic drug?

Dycill is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Dicloxacillin Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Dycill available over the counter?

No. Dycill is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Dycill come in?

Dycill is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Dycill?

Dycill is classified as penicillin-class antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Dycill FDA-registered?

Dycill is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA060254. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Dycill been recalled by the FDA?

Dycill has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Dycill safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Dycill a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.