• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• fever, sore throat, and joint pain with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• nervousness, confusion, restless feeling;

• headache;

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• 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.

What other drugs will affect cefprozil?

Before taking cefprozil, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• a diuretic (water pill);

• probenecid (Benemid); or

• an antibiotic such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), neomycin (Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with cefproziloxime. 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.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about cefprozil.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.