Cefzil Dosage
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Generic name: cefprozil
Dosage form: tablets, oral suspension
CEFZIL is administered orally.
aIn the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, CEFZIL should be administered for at least 10 days. | ||
bNot to exceed recommended adult doses. | ||
Population/Infection | Dosage (mg) |
Duration (days) |
ADULTS (13 years and older) | ||
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT | ||
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis | 500 q24h | 10a |
Acute Sinusitis (For moderate to severe infections, the higher dose should be used) |
250 q12h or 500 q12h |
10 |
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT | ||
Secondary Bacterial Infection of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis |
500 q12h | 10 |
SKIN AND SKIN STRUCTURE | ||
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections | 250 q12h or 500 q24h or 500 q12h |
10 |
CHILDREN (2 years–12 years) | ||
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACTb | ||
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis | 7.5 mg/kg q12h | 10a |
SKIN AND SKIN STRUCTUREb | ||
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections | 20 mg/kg q24h | 10 |
INFANTS & CHILDREN (6 months–12 years) | ||
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACTb | ||
Otitis Media (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and CLINICAL STUDIES) |
15 mg/kg q12h | 10 |
Acute Sinusitis (For moderate to severe infections, the higher dose should be used) |
7.5 mg/kg q12h or 15 mg/kg q12h |
10 |
Renal Impairment
Cefprozil may be administered to patients with impaired renal function. The following dosage schedule should be used.
*Cefprozil is in part removed by hemodialysis; therefore, cefprozil should be administered after the completion of hemodialysis. | ||
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) |
Dosage (mg) |
Dosing Interval |
30–120 | standard | standard |
0–29* | 50% of standard | standard |
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