It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Cefoprox before taking it.
What is Cefoprox
Cefoprox is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefoprox is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefoprox may also be used for other purposes not listed in Cefoprox guide.
Cefoprox side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
anxiety, nervousness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
numbness or tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin;
dizziness, spinning sensation;
strange dreams, nightmares;
stuffy nose;
dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Cefoprox
mild itching or skin rash; or
vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Cefoprox dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:
100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days
Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:
Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 200 mg orally one time Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum. Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated. Cefoprox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.
Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:
400 mg orally twice a day Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week. Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.
Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:
Community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days
Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:
100 mg orally every 12 hours Therapy should be continued for about 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:
200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:
Uncomplicated infection: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days
Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:
100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.
Usual Adult Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:
100 mg orally every 12 hours Therapy should be continued for approximately 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchitis:
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystitis:
12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:
Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally one time Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum. Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated. Cefoprox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:
12 years or older: 400 mg orally twice a day Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week. Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:
2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 days Maximum dose: 400 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:
Community-acquired pneumonia: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinusitis:
2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 10 days Maximum dose: 400 mg/day 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:
Uncomplicated infection: 12 years or older: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:
2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days Maximum dose: 200 mg/day 12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.
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Cefoprox - Frequently asked Questions
Can Cefoprox be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Cefoprox?
Before taking Cefoprox, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
lithium (Lithobid);
probenecid (Benemid);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);
cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid);
a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others;
a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others;
IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), amikacin (Amikin), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);
medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);
medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or
pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Cefoprox. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Cefoprox?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Cefoprox or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:
cefaclor ;
cefadroxil (Duricef);
cefazolin (Ancef);
cefdinir (Omnicef);
cefditoren (Spectracef);
cefixime (Suprax);
cefprozil (Cefzil);
ceftibuten (Cedax);
cefuroxime (Ceftin);
cephalexin (Keflex); or
cephradine (Velosef); and others.
Before taking Cefoprox, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefoprox passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Cefoprox?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
The Cefoprox tablet should be taken with food.
Cefoprox oral suspension (liquid) can be taken with or without food.
Shake the liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Cefoprox.
Take Cefoprox for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefoprox will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store Cefoprox oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any unused medication that is older than 14 days.
Can Cefoprox be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Cefoprox be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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