Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Cefzil

Cefzil

Generic Name: cefprozil (sef PROE zil)

Brand Names: Cefzil

What is Cefzil?

Cefzil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This causes the cell wall to be destroyed and kills the bacteria.

Cefzil is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Cefzil may also be used for other purposes not listed here.

Important information about Cefzil

Do not take Cefzil if you are allergic to cefprozil, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.