CEFZIL

Drug Name: CEFZIL

CEFZIL DESCRIPTION:
CEFPROZIL - ORAL (seff-PRO-zill)

COMMON CEFZIL BRAND NAME(S):
Cefzil

CEFZIL SIDE EFFECTS:
CEFZIL may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. Take with food or milk to minimize these effects. If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Other side effects reported with CEFZIL include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscle aches and strange taste in the mouth. Inform your doctor if any of these effects occur. Unlikely to occur but report a fever, easy bleeding or bruising or a change in the amount of urine. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking CEFZIL. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE CEFZIL:
CEFZIL: CEFZIL is taken by mouth. To prevent stomach upset, it may be taken with food or milk. The liquid form of CEFZIL should shaken well before pouring each dose. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take CEFZIL until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

CEFZIL USES:
CEFZIL is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

CEFZIL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any allergies you have especially to penicillins or cephalosporin antibiotics, other antibiotics, tartrazine or other medications. Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, colitis or stomach problems. Use of CEFZIL for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using CEFZIL. CEFZIL is excreted into breast-milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CEFZIL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including probenecid (for gout), anticoagulants (blood thinners) or other antibiotics. CEFZIL may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Diabetics should be aware CEFZIL may affect certain glucose test results. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to monitor your glucose levels. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

CEFZIL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include muscle spasms and seizures.

CEFZIL NOTES:
CEFZIL has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary.

MISSED CEFZIL DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.

CEFZIL STORAGE:
Store tablets at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Liquid suspensions should be stored in the refrigerator but not the freezer. Check the expiration date and discard any unused medication after that date.