Cefprov DS Oral Suspension

Short Description

Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and skin. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Your doctor has prescribed Cefprov DS Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue Cefprov DS Oral Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Cefprov DS Oral Suspension does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cefprov DS Oral Suspension, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Magaldrate Sodium Bicarbonate

Cefprov DS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Your doctor has prescribed Cefprov DS Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefprov DS Oral Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.