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Cefprozil is a second generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Cefzil • AUROPROZIL • Lizorp • Prozef

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea

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