Cefprozil

Generic name: Cefprozil
Brand names: Cefzil
Drug class: Second generation cephalosporins

Usage of Cefprozil

Cefprozil is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Cefprozil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cefprozil side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Cefprozil may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose);

fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores;

pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

easy bruising, unusual bleeding;

a seizure; or

kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.

Common side effects of cefprozil may include:

nausea, diarrhea;

vaginal itching or discharge;

diaper rash; or

abnormal liver function tests.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Cefprozil

You should not take cefprozil if you are allergic to cefprozil or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin);

intestinal problems, such as colitis; or

kidney disease.

Cefprozil liquid may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Some antibiotics can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-oral birth control to prevent pregnancy. This includes injections, implants, skin patches, vaginal rings, condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge.

Cefprozil is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old.

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How to use Cefprozil

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:

500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:

500 mg orally every 24 hours for 3 to 7 days

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media:

500 mg orally every 24 hours for 5 to 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia, nonhospitalized patients: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 21 days, depending on the nature and severity of the pneumonia

Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:

Uncomplicated: 500 mg orally every 12 to 24 hours for 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:

250 to 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

250 to 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days or 500 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

500 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

500 mg orally every 12 to 24 hours for 10 to 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

6 months to 12 years: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days; do not exceed 1 g/day13 years or older: Adult dose

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinusitis:

2 to 12 years: 7.5 to 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days; do not exceed 1 g/day13 years or older: Adult dose

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

2 to 12 years: 20 mg/kg orally every 24 hours for 10 days; do not exceed 1 g/day13 years or older: Adult dose

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

2 to 12 years: 7.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days; do not exceed 1 g/day13 years or older: Adult dose

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Cefprozil

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

probenecid; or

an antibiotic such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect cefprozil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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