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Cefzil 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

AUROPROZIL • Lizorp • Prozef

Generic Drug

Cefprozil

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea

Treats

Pharyngitis
Condition
Ear infection
Condition
Bacterial skin infection
Condition
Sinusitis
Allergy
Frequent ear infections
Condition
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