Cefzil Suspension

Cefprozil
125mg/5ml
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Pack size 50ml
Dispensing mode POM
Source PUERTO RICO
AgentModern Pharmaceutical Co.
Retail Price 31.00 AED

Available as:

500mg - Tablets / Film-coated 250mg/5ml - Suspension 250mg/5ml - Suspension 250mg - Tablets / Film-coated 125mg/5ml - Suspension

Indications

Cefzil Suspension is used for: Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Skin and skin structure infections, Tonsillitis, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

Adult Dose

Pharyngitis & Tonsillitis 500 mg PO qDay for 10 days Respiratory Tract Infections, Skin Infections 250-500 mg q12hr OR 500 mg qDay for10 days

Child Dose

Child: PO 15–30 mg/kg/day q12h

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 Half normal dose.

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins; renal impairment; porphyria. Monitor renal and haematologic status. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: low distribution into breast milk; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: low distribution into breast milk; use with caution

Interactions

Renal excretion delayed by probenecid. Decreases contraceptive effect of oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Cefprozil : 1-10% Nausea (3.5%), Diarrhea (2.9%), Elevated LFTs (2%), Diaper rash (1.5%), Abdominal pain (1%), Dizziness (1%), Vomiting (1%) <1% Eosinophilia, Superinfection, Vaginitis, Cholestatic jaundice, Elevated BUN & creatinine, Prolonged PT Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis.

Mechanism of Action

Cefprozil inhibits cell wall synthesis and has activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Note

Cefzil 125mg/5ml Suspension manufactured by BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Its generic name is Cefprozil. Cefzil is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Cefzil Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

Some other brands of Cefprozil :

Suspension
Cefproz 250mg/5ml
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Suspension
Cefproz 250 250mg/5ml
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Suspension
Cefproz 125mg/5ml
Medpharma Pharma. & Chem. Ind's (L.L.C)
Tablets / Film-coated
Cefzil 500mg
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Suspension
Cefzil 250mg/5ml
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB MANUFACTURING COMPANY