O General Information and Indications:
Cefprozil is used to treat certain
infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis and infections of the
ears, throat, sinuses, and skin. Cefprozil is in a class of medications
called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of
bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral
infections.
O Information For Users:
Cefprozil comes as a tablet and a suspension
(liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 24 hours (once a day)
or every 12 hours (twice a day) for 10 days. To help you remember to take
cefprozil, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on
your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any
questions. Take cefprozil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
The tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Take cefprozil until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better.
Stopping cefprozil too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to
antibiotics.
O Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to cefprozil, penicillin, cefaclor (Ceclor), cefadroxil (Duricef),
cefamandole (Mandol), cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol), cefdinir (Omnicef),
cefditoren (Spectracef), cefepime (Maxipime), cefixime (Suprax), cefmetazole
(Zefazone), cefonicid (Monocid), cefoperazone (Cefobid), cefotaxime (Claforan),
cefoxitin (Mefoxin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), ceftazidime (Ceptaz, Fortaz,
Tazicef), ceftibuten (Cedax), ceftizoxime (Cefizox), ceftriaxone (Rocephin),
cefuroxime (Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef), cephalexin (Keflex), cephapirin (Cefadyl),
cephradine (Velosef), loracarbef (Lorabid), or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood
thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), diuretics ('water pills'), other
antibiotics, and probenecid (Benemid). Your doctor may need to change the
doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding kidney disease,
phenylketonuria, colitis, or stomach problems.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cefprozil, call your
doctor.
If you are diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape
(not Clinitest) to test your urine for sugar while taking this medication.
O
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Cefprozil may cause adverse effects. Inform
your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o upset stomach
o diarrhea
o vomiting
o stomach pain
o dizziness
Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:
o severe skin rash
o itching
o hives (Urticaria)
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o wheezing
o yellowing of the skin and eyes
o painful sores in the mouth or throat
o vaginal discharge and itching
o diaper rash
O Brand Name(s):
o Cefzil®
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