Cefprozil

Overview
Synonyms: Cefprozilo [INN-Spanish], Cefprozil anhydrous, Cefprozilum [INN-Latin].

Brand Names: Arzimol, Brisoral, Cronocef, Procef, Serozil.

Dosing and Administration
Cefprozil tablets are administered orally.

Adults (13 years and older)

 * Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 500 mg every 24h for 10 days.
 * Acute sinusitis: 250 mg or 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.
 * Secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.
 * Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250 mg every 12h for 10 days, 500 mg every 24h for 10 days, or 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.

Children (2 years-12 years)

 * Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 7.5 mg/kg every 12h for 10 days.
 * Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 20 mg/kg every 24h for 10 days.

Infants & children (6 months-12 years)

 * Otitis media: 15 mg/kg every 12h 10 days.
 * Acute sinusitis: 7.5 mg/kg every 12h or 15 mg/kg every 12h for 10 days.

Renal impairment

 * For patients with a creatinine clearance of 0-29 mL/min, administer 50% of the standard dosage in mg.

Hepatic impairment

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