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 many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefprozil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefprozil?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefprozil or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
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cefaclor (Raniclor);
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cefadroxil (Duricef);
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cefazolin (Ancef);
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cefdinir (Omnicef);
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cefditoren (Spectracef);
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cefpodoxime (Vantin);
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ceftibuten (Cedax);
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cefuroxime (Ceftin);
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cephalexin (Keflex); or
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cephradine (Velosef).
Before taking cefprozil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs
(especially penicillins) or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or
special tests to safely take cefprozil.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn
baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefprozil may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The cefprozil suspension (liquid) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using
this form of cefprozil if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take cefprozil?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger
amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your
prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Shake the
oral suspension (liquid)
well just before you measure a dose.
To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine
cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist
for one.
This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine
glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefprozil.
Take cefprozil for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may
get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefprozil will not treat a viral infection such as the
common cold or flu.
Store cefprozil tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store cefprozil oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any
unused medication that is older than 14 days.
What happens if I miss a dose of cefprozil?
Take the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time.
Do not
use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about cefprozil?
Your pharmacist has information about cefprozil written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of cefprozil?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
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unusual bleeding;
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seizure (convulsions);
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pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion
or weakness;
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jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering,
peeling, and red skin rash;
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skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle
weakness; or
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increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain,
feeling short of breath, urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea;
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stiff or tight muscles;
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dizziness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
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unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
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diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefprozil;
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mild itching or skin rash; or
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vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your
doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about cefprozil?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefprozil, or to similar antibiotics, such as
Ceftin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or if you are allergic to any drugs (especially
penicillins). Also tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of intestinal problems.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefprozil will not treat a viral
infection such as the common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause 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 medicine to stop the
diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
The cefprozil suspension (liquid) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using
this form of cefprozil if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
What should I avoid while taking cefprozil?
Antibiotic medicines can cause 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 medicine to stop the
diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What other drugs will affect cefprozil?
Before taking cefprozil, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
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probenecid (Benemid);
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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
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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 other drugs that can interact with
cefproziloxime. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use.
This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start
taking a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of cefprozil?
