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Cefprozil dosage and administration
Introduction
Renal Impairment
Cefprozil may be administered to patients with impaired renal function.
The following dosage schedule should be used.
Hepatic Impairment
No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with impaired hepatic function.
Reconstitution Directions for Oral Suspension
Prepare the suspension at the time of dispensing; for ease in preparation, add water in two portions and shake well after each aliquot.
After mixing, store in a refrigerator and discard unused portion after 14 days.
Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] prior to constitution.
References
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/050664s024,050665s024lbl.pdf
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2] Cefprozil is administered orally.