Cefprozil
Warnings
What may interact with Cefprozil?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-birth control pills
-certain medicines for infection like amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin
-diuretics
-probenecid
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cefprozil?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-bowel disease, like colitis
-kidney disease
-phenylketonuria
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cefprozil, other cephalosporins, penicillins, other antibiotics, medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Cefprozil?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not begin to improve.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
If you have diabetes, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your doctor or health care provider.
This product may contain aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), you may need to contact your health care provider for advice.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in the refrigerator. Throw away 14 days after getting your prescription, even if not yet used.
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