In this Article

• What is cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• What are the possible side effects of cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• What is the most important information I should know about cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• How should I take cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Cefzil)?
• What happens if I overdose (Cefzil)?
• What should I avoid while taking cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• What other drugs will affect cefprozil (Cefzil)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefprozil (Cefzil)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefprozil or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Raniclor);
• cefadroxil (Duricef);
• cefazolin (Ancef);
• cefdinir (Omnicef);
• cefditoren (Spectracef);
• cefpodoxime (Vantin);
• ceftibuten (Cedax);
• cefuroxime (Ceftin);
• cephalexin (Keflex); or
• cephradine (Velosef).

Before taking cefprozil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
• a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.

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 (Cefzil)?

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.