Avemrol

by Aventek

Active ingredient: Cefprozil

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About Cefprozil

Cephalosporin

Uses

Upper respiratory tract infections, otitis media, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, skin and skin structure infections.

How to take it

Lower Respiratory Infection: Adults & Children: 13 yr and above: 500 mg every 12 hr for 10 days. Otitis Media: Children: 6 mth-12 yr: 15 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days. Upper Respiratory Infection: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: Adults & Children: 13 yr and above: 500 mg once daily for 10 days. 2-12 yr: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days. Max: Adult dose. Sinusitis: Adults & Children: 13 yr and above: 250-500 mg every 12 hr for 10 days. 6 mth-12 yr: 7.5-15 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days. Max: Adult dose. Skin Infection: Adults & Children: 13 yr and above: 250-500 mg every 12 hr or 500 mg every 24 hr for 10 days. 2-12 yr age: 20 mg/kg every 24 hr for 10 days.

Side effects

Gl upset, dizziness, nappy rash, superinfection, genital pruritus, vaginitis. Raised AST, ALT. Eosinophilia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: Severe renal impairment. History of GI disease particularly colitis; discontinue with signs of diarrhoea. Phenylketonuria. Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Advice

Take at regular intervals, as scheduled. Shake oral suspension well before measuring and use a calibrated measuring device to ensure accurate dose. To improve flavour of oral suspension, refrigerate it but do not freeze. Contact prescriber if there is severe unrelieved diarrhoea, changes in urinary pattern, vaginal itching, vaginal drainage, mouth sores, blood in urine, unusual chills or fever, rash. Watery or bloody stools can occur 2 or more months after therapy and can be serious, requiring immediate treatment. Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber.

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Interactions with Cefprozil

Glucose tests, probenecid, furosemide, aminoglycosides.

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