Cefzil is an antibacterial medication that has Cefprozil as its active substance.
This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria such as tonsillitis and skin infections.
The action of Cefzil weakens the bacteria, which ends up being eliminated from the body, thus resulting in the reduction of the symptoms of the infection shortly after ingestion of the medication.
Indications for Cefzil
Tonsillitis; bronchitis; pharyngitis; skin infection; otitis; sinusitis; urinary infection.
Side effects of Cefzil
Nausea; vomiting and diarrhea.
Contraindications for Cefzil
Pregnancy risk B; lactating women; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Cefzil
Oral use
Adults
- Pharyngitis; tonsillitis and urinary tract infection: Administer 500 mg of Cefzil every 24 hours for 10 days. Bronchitis and Sinusitis: Administer 500 mg of Cefzil every 12 hours for 10 days. Skin infection: Administer 250 to 500 mg of Cefzil every 12 hours or 500 mg every 24 hours for 10 days.
Children
- Otitis media (6 months to 12 years old): Administer 15 mg of cefzil per kg of body weight every 12 hours for 10 days. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (2 to 12 years old): Administer 7.5mg of Cefzil per Kg of body weight, for 10 days. Sinusitis (6 months to 12 years old): Administer 7.5 to 15 mg of Cefzil per kg of body weight every 12 hours for 10 days.
