Cefzil Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Cefzil

Cefzil may cause severe diarrhea and colitis due to clostridium difficile bacteria.
Severe allergic reactions from Cefzil may cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome and other serious rashes. Cefzil may also cause anaphylaxis.
Cefzil has caused jaundice in some patients.

Common Side Effects of Cefzil

Typical gastrointestinal side effects of Cefzil include upset stomach, vomiting, stomach pains and cramps, and loose stools.
Cefzil may cause a rash in some patients including diaper rash, hives, vaginal itching, and vaginitis.
Other side effects include headache, nervousness, confused state, and insomnia.

Warnings & Recalls for Cefzil

Recalls

In January 2012, Sandoz Inc. recalled Cefprozil Powder for Oral Suspension, 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml 100 ml bottles due to failure to comply with current good manufacturing practices. The recall numbers are D-1249-2012 and D-1250-2012. The recalled lot numbers are BX3481, BX3483, and BX 3670. View the FDA report here.

Warnings

Cefzil should only be prescribed for bacterial infections. It is ineffective for viral infections and negligent overuse of antibiotics is harmful for public health.
The patient should not take Cefzil if allergic to any cephalosporen drugs.
Yeast infections may occur during continued use of Cefzil.
Cefzil has a class B pregnancy category rating and is deemed generally safe to take during pregnancy. However, this medication should still be used with caution since t no human pregnancy trials have been conducted.

Cefzil Treatment and Use

Cefzil | Cefprozil is a cephalosporen antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections such as skin, ear, sinus, and throat infections. It is often prescribed for tonsillitis and bronchitis. Cefzil is marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. The generic form Cefprozil is widely manufactured.

What does Cefzil do?

Cefzil works to stop the spread of bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in certain strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Dosage

Cefzil comes in 250 mg and 500 mg tablet, 125 mg per 5ml and 250 mg per 5 ml liquid, and oral suspension powder forms. The usual dose is 500 mg once a day (or 250 mg twice a day) for 10 days.

Other Names for Cefzil

Brand Name

Cefzil

Cronocef

Procef

Generic

Cefprozil