Cefprozil Benefits & Uses

Cefprozil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia

Cefprozil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefprozil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefprozil is used -

Severe

Angioedema

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash
Dizziness
Headache
Insomnia
Urticaria
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
Drowsiness

Cefprozil Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefprozil safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefprozil in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefprozil safe during breastfeeding?

Cefprozil is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefprozil on the Kidneys?

Cefprozil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefprozil on the Liver?

Cefprozil is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefprozil on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefprozil for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefprozil with Other Drugs

Cefprozil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Probenecid

Warfarin

Furosemide

Cefprozil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefprozil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Liver Disease
Epilepsy

Frequently asked Questions about Cefprozil

Is this Cefprozil habit forming or addictive?

Cefprozil is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefprozil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefprozil only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefprozil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefprozil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefprozil

You can take Cefprozil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefprozil

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefprozil with alcohol.

Unknown