Generic name: cefprozil [ sef-PROE-zil ]
Brand name: Cefzil
Dosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (125 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg)
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins
What is cefprozil?
Cefprozil is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefprozil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take cefprozil if you are allergic to cefprozil or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin);
intestinal problems, such as colitis; or
kidney disease.
Cefprozil liquid may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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