Brand Names: Cefzil

Generic Name: cefprozil (Pronunciation: sef PROE zil)

• 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 is cefprozil (Cefzil)?

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.

Cefprozil 250 mg-APO

oblong, orange, imprinted with APO, CPZ 250

Cefprozil 250 mg-TEV

round, orange, imprinted with 93, 1077

Cefprozil 500 mg-APO

oblong, white, imprinted with APO, CPZ 500

Cefprozil 500 mg-TEV

oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 1078

Cefzil 250 mg

oblong, peach, imprinted with 250, 7720

Cefzil 500 mg

oblong, white, imprinted with 500, 7721

What are the possible side effects of cefprozil (Cefzil)?

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:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• unusual bleeding;
• seizure (convulsions);
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
• 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:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea;
• stiff or tight muscles;
• dizziness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefprozil;
• mild itching or skin rash; or
• 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 (Cefzil)?

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).