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Cefprozil Oral - Cefprozil - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cefprozil Oral
  • Cefzil
  • seff-PRO-zill


Possible Side Effects

  • This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting.
  • Take with food or milk to minimize these effects.
  • If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.
  • If any of the following effects occur, notify your doctor.

Cefprozil Oral Storage Instructions

  • Store tablets at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Liquid suspensions should be stored in the refrigerator but not the freezer.
  • Check the expiration date and discard any unused medication after that date.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

  • If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose.

Drug Interactions

  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including.

Cefprozil Oral Miscellaneous Notes

  • This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
  • Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
  • A different medication may be necessary.

Read Before Using Cefprozil Oral (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

  • This medication is taken by mouth.
  • To prevent stomach upset, it may be taken with food or milk.
  • The liquid form of this medication should shaken well before pouring each dose.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Medicinal Applications

  • This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Overdose

  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include muscle spasms and seizures.