Cefzil Dosage

Generic name: cefprozil
Dosage form: tablets, oral suspension

Medically reviewed on September 14, 2017.

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

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

No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with impaired hepatic function.

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