CEFZIL

Antibiothiques / Cefzil / 90 pilules de Générique Cefzil (Cefprozil) * 250 mg. Laboratoire: Ranbaxy 372.79$ Acheter

GENERIC NAME: Cefprozil

BRAND NAME: Cefzil

Cefzil is used for:

Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.
Cefzil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This causes the cell wall to be destroyed and kills the bacteria.

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefzil or to any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin).

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Cefzil . Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
• if you have diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or a blood clotting disorder
• if you have or have a history of stomach disease, stomach infection, diarrhea, or colitis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefzil . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Aminoglycoside antibiotics (eg, gentamicin) because the risk of their side effects on the kidney may be increased by Cefzil

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cefzil may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Use Cefzil as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Cefzil by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Cefzil works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Cefzil for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Cefzil , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cefzil .

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; headache; itching in the genital area; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools or diarrhea; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Proper storage of Cefzil:

Store Cefzil at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Cefzil out of the reach of children and away from pets.

• If you have any questions about Cefzil , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Cefzil is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cefzil . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.