Cefprozil is an antibiotic that belongs to second generation Cephalosporins.

Cefprozil is indicated to treat infections of susceptible bacteria in the following indications:

pharyngitis, tonsillitis, respiratory tract infections, otitis media, and skin infections 

What you need to know before you use Cefprozil

If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, or to any other cephalosporin or penicillin drugs

·          The dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment

·          Inform your doctor in case of diarrhea, since pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with this medicine

·          The result of the Coombs' test can be transiently positive during or after treatment with Cefprozil

·          Urinary sugar should be determined enzymatically (e.g. with test strips) during treatment with Cefprozil reduction tests can furnish falsely elevated values.

Cefprozil may interfere with these medications:

·          Probenecid

·          Warfarin

·          Oral contraceptives

·          Diuretics

·          Cefprozil is for oral use

·          You may take the medicine with food

·          Recommended dose for adults and children above 12 years old:

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 500 mg once daily for 10 days 

Other infections: 250-500 mg twice daily, depending on the severity of the infection, for 10 days

·          Recommended dose for chidren between 6 months and 12 years old:

15-30 mg/kg/day divided each 12 hours, for 10 days 

Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you:

Develop urticaria, rash, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension

 

·          Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.

·          Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

·          Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.

·          Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed