DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
CEFPROZIL (Paeds)
(Cefzil)

Mechanism of action:

Second generation cephalosporin antiobiotic.



Ref: 6, 44



Last update: 2022-06-16
tablet: 250 mg, 500 mg
suspension: 50 mg/mL
 Children:
7.5-15 mg/kg/dose PO BID.
Maximum: 500 mg/dose

Children > 12 yrs and adults:
250 to 500 mg PO BID
 Stepdown from IV 2 nd generation cephalosporins.

Palatable

Excellent bioavailability = 95%

Standard Prescription:

cefprozil __mg PO BID (__mg/kg/24hr)