Ran Cefprozil

Adults: The recommended dose for adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 250 mg to 500 mg every 12 to 24 hours. The exact dose depends on the condition being treated.

Children: The recommended children's dose is 7.5 mg to 15 mg per kilogram of body weight every 12 hours, or up to 20 mg per kilogram every 24 hours. The exact dose depends on the condition being treated.

Cefprozil can be taken with or without food.

Finish all of Ran Cefprozil, even you start to feel better. This will reduce the chance of the infection returning.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Ran Cefprozil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store liquid forms of Ran Cefprozil in the refrigerator, out of reach and sight of children. Any medication remaining after 14 days should be safely discarded.

Tablets should be stored at room temperature, and kept out of reach and sight of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may cause diarrhea; it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting; it may cause vaginitis in woman. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Tablets

250 mg
Each oval, white-to-off-white, film-coated tablet, debossed with "RB 41" on one side and plain on the other side, contains cefprozil 250 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

500 mg
Each oval, white-to-off-white, film-coated tablet, debossed with "RB 42" on one side and plain on the other side, contains cefprozil 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Powder for suspension

Each bottle contains yellowish-pink granular powder forming yellowish-pink suspension on constitution with water. The resulting suspension has a characteristic fruity flavour. Each bottle contains cefprozil monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg or 250 mg of cefprozil per 5 mL of constituted solution. Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame, citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminium Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminium Lake, flavour fruit gum 912, flavour cherry 594 SD, glycine, polysorbate 80, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, and sucrose.

Do not take cefprozil if you:

• are allergic to cefprozil or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics
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There may be an interaction between cefprozil and any of the following:

• aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin)
• BCG vaccine
• Cholera vaccine
• sodium picosulfate
• typhoid vaccine
• Warfarin

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Ran Cefprozil. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Ran Cefprozil.

Allergy: Before starting treatment with cefprozil, inform your doctor about any adverse reactions you have had to medications, especially cefprozil, cephalosporins, and penicillins. Some people allergic to penicillin may also be allergic to cephalosporins such as cefprozil. If you have an allergic reaction, contact a doctor.

Antibiotic-associated colitis: Like other antibiotics, Ran Cefprozil may cause a potentially dangerous condition called antibiotic-associated colitis (or pseudomembranous colitis). Symptoms include severe, watery diarrhea that may be bloody. If you notice these symptoms, stop taking cefprozil and contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Bacterial resistance: Misuse of an antibiotic such as cefprozil may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria that will not be killed by the antibiotic. If this happens, the antibiotic may not work for you in the future. Although you may begin to feel better when you first starting taking cefprozil, you need to take all of the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor to finish ridding your body of the infection and to prevent resistant bacteria from taking hold. Do not take cefprozil or other antibiotics to treat a viral infection such as The Common Cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and using them to treat viral infections can lead to the growth of resistant bacteria.

Kidney function: Kidney Disease and decreased kidney function may cause Ran Cefprozil to build up in the body, causing side effects. People with kidney disease or reduced kidney function should discuss with their doctor how Ran Cefprozil may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Ran Cefprozil, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Overgrowth of organisms: Prolonged or repeated use of cefprozil may result in an overgrowth of bacteria or fungi and organisms that are not killed by the medication. This can cause problems such as yeast infections.

Pregnancy: It is not known if cefprozil is safe for use by pregnant women. Ran Cefprozil should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Ran Cefprozil, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Ran Cefprozil passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking cefprozil, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: It is not known if cefprozil is safe for children under 6 months of age.

This medication is typically used twice a day. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Generally, a treatment with this medication lasts several days. Take it for the entire time prescribed in order to achieve the medication's full benefit. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. To be effective, this product must be mixed well. Shake the bottle several times before using the medication. Measure each dose with an accurate measuring device, such as an oral syringe. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember -- unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose. Do not double the next dose to catch up. This medication may be taken with or without food.