Cefzil Suspension

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Pronunciation: sef-PROE-zil
Generic Name: Cefprozil
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.
Cefzil Suspension is used for:

Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.

Cefzil Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This causes the cell wall to be destroyed and kills the bacteria.

Do NOT use Cefzil Suspension if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefzil Suspension or to any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cefzil Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Cefzil Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem) if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), because Cefzil Suspension contains phenylalanine if you have diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or a blood clotting disorder if you have or have a history of stomach disease, stomach infection, diarrhea, or colitis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefzil Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Aminoglycoside antibiotics (eg, gentamicin) because the risk of their side effects on the kidney may be increased by Cefzil Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cefzil Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cefzil Suspension:

Use Cefzil Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Cefzil Suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. Cefzil Suspension works best if it is taken at the same time each day. To clear up your infection completely, take Cefzil Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Shake well before each use. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose. If you miss a dose of Cefzil Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cefzil Suspension.

Important safety information: Cefzil Suspension may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Cefzil Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Cefzil Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). Be sure to use Cefzil Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future. Long-term or repeated use of Cefzil Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this. Phenylketonuric patients - Cefzil Suspension contains phenylalanine. Diabetes patients - Cefzil Suspension may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine. Cefzil Suspension should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cefzil Suspension while you are pregnant. Cefzil Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cefzil Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Cefzil Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; headache; itching in the genital area; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Cefzil side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include muscle spasms; seizures.

Proper storage of Cefzil Suspension:

Before it is mixed, store Cefzil Suspension at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. After mixing, store in a refrigerator and throw unused medicine away after 14 days. Keep Cefzil Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information: If you have any questions about Cefzil Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Cefzil Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cefzil Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012 Database Edition 12.1.1.002 Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. More Cefzil resources Cefzil Side Effects (in more detail) Cefzil Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Drug Images Cefzil Drug Interactions Cefzil Support Group 6 Reviews for Cefzil - Add your own review/rating Compare Cefzil with other medications Bladder Infection Bronchitis Kidney Infections Otitis Media Pneumonia Sinusitis Skin Infection Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

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