Cefproz Cefprozil 250 mg Suspension - 100 ml

Product Overview:

• Cefproz (Cefprozil) 100 ml suspension is used for certain bacterial infections. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
• Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain.
• Serious side effects are much less common, but can include a type of diarrhea that is difficult to treat. Notify your healthcare provider right away if you develop watery or bloody diarrhea. Cefprozil is available as a tablet and liquid that you take by mouth.

Key Features:

• Cefprozil may not be appropriate for some of the infections listed above, depending on which germs are causing the infection. Bacteria in some locations may have developed resistance to cefprozil, which will make it not work as well.

How it works :

• Cefprozil kills certain bacteria by preventing them from being able to create their cell wall.

Benefits:

• Throat or tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis
• Skin or related tissue infections

Directions for Use:

• To use cefprozil, take the medication as directed by your healthcare provider. This may include taking the medication with or without food, and at a specific time of day.

Active Ingredients : 

• Cefprozil 250 mg

Side Effects:

The most common side effects of cefprozil are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Liver problems
• Diaper rash
• Genital itching or vaginal infection 

Cautions & Warnings:

• Taking cefprozil or any other antibiotic when it is not needed (infections other than those caused by bacteria, or the lack of an infection in general) may cause the antibiotic to not work for bacterial infections in the future.
• Do not share cefprozil with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
• Keep cefprozil out of the reach of children. Since cefprozil liquid medicine should be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.

Pregnancy Warnings :

•  It is not known if or how cefprozil could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings :

• Cefprozil passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take cefprozil while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• Cefprozil liquid should be stored in a refrigerator, between 36 F and 46 F (2 C to 5 C). Throw away any unused liquid after 14 days.

FAQ:

• Q . Does cefprozil interact with foods or drinks?
• A. There are no known interactions between cefprozil and foods or drinks.
• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect cefprozil, but heavy drinking can slow your immune response and make it harder for your body to fight infection.
• Q . Does cefprozil interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
• A . Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or OTC medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
• Q . What happens if I miss a dose?
• A . Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.