Cefzil is an antibacterial drug that has as active substance Cefprozil.
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 bacterium, which ends up being eliminated from the organism, resulting in the reduction of the symptoms of the infection shortly after the ingestion of the medicine.
Indications of Cefzil
Tonsillitis; bronchitis; pharyngitis; skin infection; otitis; sinusitis; urinary infection.
Side Effects of Cefzil
Nausea; vomiting and diarrhea.
Contraindications of Cefzil
Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Cefzil
Oral use
Adults
- Pharyngitis; tonsillitis and urinary tract infection: Administer 500 mg Cefzil every 24 hours for 10 days.
- Bronchitis and Sinusitis: Administer 500 mg of Cefzil every 12 hours for 10 days.
- Skin Infection: Give 250 to 500 mg Cefzil every 12 hours or 500 mg every 24 hours for 10 days.
Children
- Otitis media (6 months to 12 years of age): Administer 15 mg cefzil per kg body weight every 12 hours for 10 days.
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (2 to 12 years of age): Administer 7.5mg Cefzil per kg body weight for 10 days.
- Sinusitis (6 months to 12 years of age): Administer 7.5 to 15 mg Cefzil per kg body weight every 12 hours for 10 days.
