CEFZIL 250 mg. / 5 ml. 60 ml.

CEFZIL WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED
Cefzil 250 mg / 5 ml powder for oral suspension contains as active substance 250 mg cefprozil as cefprozil monohydrate per 5 ml of reconstituted suspension. Cefzil is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefzil be used to treat patients with the following infections caused by susceptible bacteria tserfprozil:
Infections of the upper respiratory tract, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis and sinusitis;
Acute otitis media in children;
Infections of the lower respiratory tract including bronchitis and pneumonia;
Uncomplicated infections of skin and soft tissues. NOTE: Abscesses usually REQUIREsurgical drainage;
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, including acute cystitis.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CEFZIL
Do not take Cefzil
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cefprozil or any of the other ingredients of Cefzil;
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to antibiotics of the cephalosporin class.
Take special care with Cefzil
if you are allergic to Cefzil, cephalosporins, penicillins, or other drugs, tell your DOCTOR;
if you have or have had kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, talk to your doctor;
if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, talk to your doctor;
if you have surgery, including dental, tell your doctor that you are taking cefprozil;
if you are having laboratory tests as Cefzil can lead to changes in the results of some tests.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
If you are taking other medicines (prescription or non-prescription), and especially other antibiotics, anticoagulants and vitamins, tell your doctor.
Cephalosporins, including Cefzil should be used with caution in patients receiving concomitant diuretics and aminoglycoside antibiotics, as they further affect renal function.

Taking Cefzil with food and drink
Cefzil can be taken with or without food. Food does not affect the extent of absorption.

Pregnancy and lactation
Cefzil should be used during pregnancy only if the physician has determined that it is absolutely necessary.
Caution should be exercised when Cefzil be used during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines
No studies on the effects of Cefzil on ability to drive and use machines.

Important INFORMATION about some of the ingredients of Cefzil
Fenilketonuritsi: Cefzil powder for oral suspension contains phenylalanine 28 mg per 5 ml (1 teaspoon) suspension, and therefore should not be taken by people with fenilketouriya.
Cefzil for oral suspension contains sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Cefzil for oral suspension contains the coloring agent Sunset Yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.

3. HOW TO TAKE CEFZIL
Always take Cefzil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If the doctor prescribes another, to observe the following dosage and method of ADMINISTRATION:
Adults and children over 12 years - is appropriate to use Cefzil tablets.
children
Cefzil oral suspension is used in children aged between 6 months and 12 years.
It is administered orally for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria susceptible to cefprozil in the following doses:
Otitis: 15 mg / kg every 12 hours;
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 20 mg / kg once every 24 hours or 15 mg / kg for 24 hours, divided into two equal portions;
Sinusitis: 7.5 to 15 mg / kg every 12 hours;
Infections of skin and soft tissue: 20 mg / kg 24 hours.
Guidelines for the preparation of oral suspension:
Reconstitution of the powder for oral suspension in the bottle should be as follows:
Add water to the level indicated on the bottle.
Shake well to dissolve the powder.
Wait a few minutes and, if necessary, add water to the level indicated on the bottle.
Thus prepared suspension is ready for use. It must be kept in the refrigerator and used within 14 days.
To use the dosing syringe, withdraw the REQUIRED amount from the vial of reconstituted solution, according to DOCTOR'S instructions.
The maximum pediatric dose should not exceed the recommended adult dose.
Safety and effectiveness in children less than 6 months has not been established.
The duration of treatment is determined by the physician, as is usually 7-10 days.

If you take more than you should Cefzil
If you take more than you should Cefzil, seek medical attention.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your DOCTOR or pharmacist.

If you miss a dose of Cefzil
Take your usual dose as soon as possible and then carry on as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking Cefzil
It is important to complete the full course of treatment even if you already feel better. If treatment is stopped too early, it is possible the infection is not completely cured and the symptoms to reappear.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Cefzil can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common (between 1 and 10 in every 100 patients) - infection with organisms sensitive to the antibiotic; fungal infection of the vagina; an increase of eosinophil cells in the blood; dizziness; abdominal pain; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; increasing liver function tests.

Uncommon (between 1 and 10 in every 1000 patients) - reduced number of white blood cells; confusion; insomnia; drowsiness; nervousness; headache; rash; urticaria (hives).

Rare side effects (between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 patients) - reduced number of platelets; difficulty in blood clotting; angioedema (swelling of the face, eyelids, tongue, throat); colitis (including pseudomembranous); yellowing of the skin and whites; severe skin reactions with blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, genital itching; fever.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your DOCTOR or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE CEFZIL
Keep out of reach of children.
Finished Cefzil suspension is stable 14 days if stored in a refrigerator at 2-8 ° C. Any unused solution should be discarded after 14 days.
Cefzil not use after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer REQUIRED. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6 FURTHER INFORMATION
What Cefzil
The active substance is cefprozil.
The other ingredients are sodium benzoate, polysorbate 80, microcrystalline cellulose, aspartame, 50, sucrose, flavor (natural and artificial), vanillin, colloidal silica, glycine, carmellose sodium, sodium chloride, DC antifoam (1%) sucrose, Sunset Yellow E110 1%, anhydrous citric acid, flavor and sweetener guarana.

Cefzil looks like and contents of pack
Cefzil 250 mg / 5 ml powder for oral suspension is supplied as a powder in bottles of 60 ml of a high density polyethylene.