CEFPROZIL

(sef PROE zil) Brand: Cefzil

What is the most significant information I must know about cefprozil?

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefprozil, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor or if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins). Also speak your doctor if you have kidney malady or a history of intestinal problems.

• Take this medicine for the entire length of time predesigned by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely treated. Cefprozil will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

• The cefprozil suspension (liquid) may contain phenylalanine. Conversation to your doctor till using this form of cefprozil if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

What is cefprozil?

• Cefprozil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

• Cefprozil is used to treat much various types of infections caused by bacteria.

• Cefprozil may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking cefprozil?

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefprozil or to another cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

· cefaclor (Raniclor);

· cefadroxil (Duricef);

· cefazolin (Ancef);

· cefdinir (Omnicef);

· cefditoren (Spectracef);

· cefpodoxime (Vantin);

· ceftibuten (Cedax);

· cefuroxime (Ceftin);

· cephalexin (Keflex); or

· cephradine (Velosef).

• Till taking cefprozil, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:

· kidney malady (or if you are on dialysis); or

· a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take cefprozil.

• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Cefprozil may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• The cefprozil suspension (liquid) may contain phenylalanine. Conversation to your doctor till using this form of cefprozil if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How must I take cefprozil?

• Take this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not take the medicine in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take this medication with a full glass of water.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. To be certain you get the correct doze, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• This medicine can reason you to have false results with determined medical trials, including urine glucose (sugar) trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using cefprozil.

• Take cefprozil for the entire length of time predesigned by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely treated. Cefprozil will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Store cefprozil tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

• Store cefprozil oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not let it to freeze. Throw away any unused medicine that is older than 14 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the medicine as soon as you remember the missed doze. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and use the medication at your following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include loss of appetite and diarrhea.

What must I avoid while taking cefprozil?

What are the possible side effects of cefprozil?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

· unusual bleeding;

· seizure (convulsions);

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

· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

· skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

· heighten thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, urinating smaller than normal or not at all.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea;

· stiff or tight muscles;

· dizziness, feeling restless or hyperactive;

· unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;

· diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefprozil;

· mild itching or skin rash; or

· vaginal itching or discharge.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect cefprozil?

• Till taking cefprozil, speak your doctor if you are using any of the next drugs:

· probenecid (Benemid);

· an antibiotic such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), neomycin (Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi); or

· a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others.

• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with cefproziloxime. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about cefprozil.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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