Cefozil Tablet

Cefprozil
250mg
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 10's pack
Unite Price 301.1 BDT

Indications

Cefozil Tablet 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.

Side 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.

Mode of Action

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

Note

Cefozil 250mg Tablet generic name is Cefprozil. Cefozil 250mg Tablet is manufactured by Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Cefozil is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Cefozil Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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