REFZIL O 50MG DPS

Overview

REFZIL O 50MG DPS is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

REFZIL O 50MG DPS is composed of: CEFPROZIL (50.0 MG)

Cefprozil is a cephalosporin antibiotic, used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis and infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, and skin. It kills the bacterial cells. Finish taking all of your medication. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking medication unless your doctor tells you to stop. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cefprozil may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

Usage

CEFPROZIL is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Bronchitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for REFZIL O 50MG DPS and its Constituents


  • Cefprozil can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Before taking cefprozil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to penicillins or other cephalosporin antibiotics (e.g., cephalexin) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of kidney disease, intestinal disease (colitis).
  • This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • Cefprozil may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
  • This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFPROZIL over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

CEFPROZIL : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Cough, Fever, Chills, Lower Back Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

CEFPROZIL : Pain, Common Cold, Paleness, Loose Motion, Weakness (generalized), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Confusion, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

CEFPROZIL : Skin Rash, Pain, Muscle Pain, Hives, Joint Pain, Itchy Skin, Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Gums Bleeding, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Shortness Of Breath, Weight Loss (unintentional), Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Wheezing, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Disease Interactions

CEFPROZIL can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

CEFPROZIL is categorized as: SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for REFZIL O 50MG DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

REFZIL O 50MG DPSINR 121.5 for 10 ML DROPCEFPROZIL 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

3 CEF 250MG TABINR 290 for 10 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 250.0 MG
CEFPROZILCEFPROZIL
ORPROZIL 250MG TABINR 116 for 4 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 250.0 MG
ORPROZIL 500MG TABINR 220 for 4 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 500.0 MG
REFZIL O 125MG SUSPINR 124 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFPROZIL 125.0 MG
REFZIL O 125MG TABINR 439.06 for 10 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 125.0 MG
REFZIL O 250MG SYPINR 229.5 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFPROZIL 250.0 MG
REFZIL O 250MG TABINR 492.5 for 10 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 250.0 MG
REFZIL O 500MG TABINR 505 for 6 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 500.0 MG
REFZIL-O 125MG X 5ML DRY-SYRINR 95 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFPROZIL 25 MG/ML
REFZIL-O 250MG FC-TABINR 421 for 10 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 250 MG
REFZIL-O 250MG X 5ML DRY-SYRINR 175.5 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFPROZIL 50 MG/ML
REFZIL-O 500MG FC-TABINR 422 for 6 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 500 MG
ZEMETRIL 250MG TABINR 284.35 for 6 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 250.0 MG
ZEMETRIL 500MG TABINR 523.85 for 6 TABLETSCEFPROZIL 500.0 MG