Consumer Information for: AURO-CEFPROZIL

Consumer Information

Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.


What the medication is used for

The most common uses of AURO-CEFPROZIL are:

  • respiratory infections
  • urinary tract infections
  • skin infections
  • acute sinusitis

Antibacterial drugs like AURO-CEFPROZIL treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Although you may feel better early in treatment, AURO-CEFPROZIL should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of AURO-CEFPROZIL could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by AURO-CEFPROZIL (resistance). This means that AUROCEFPROZIL may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.

For other possible uses, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

What it does

AURO-CEFPROZIL is an antibiotic.

When it should not be used

Do not use if allergic to cefprozil or any of the nonmedicinal ingredients present in AURO-CEFPROZIL (See “What the important non-medicinal ingredients are” section below).

What the medicinal ingredient is

Cefprozil (as cefprozil monohydrate)

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

AURO-CEFPROZIL (Cefprozil Tablets 250 mg and 500 mg): Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium starch glycolate, Magnesium stearate. Additionally 250 mg strength contains Titanium dioxide, Hypromellose, Polyethylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, FD&C yellow No.6/Sunset yellow FCF aluminium lake, Shellac glaze, Iron oxide black and Ammonium hydroxide and 500 mg strength contains Titanium dioxide, Hypromellose, Polyethylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Shellac glaze, Iron oxide black and Ammonium hydroxide.

What dosage form it comes in

Tablets, 250 mg and 500 mg.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting AURO-CEFPROZIL and to get the best possible treatment, be sure to tell your doctor if you:

  • Are allergic to penicillins, cephalopsporins, cefprozil or any other drugs.
  • Do not use if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not use for children below the age of 6 months.
  • Caution is required when cefprozil is used for the chronically ill or institutionalized elderly.
Interactions with this medication

Drugs that may interact with AURO-CEFPROZIL include aminoglycoside antibiotics and probenecid.

Before you use AURO-CEFPROZIL talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Proper use of this medication

Usual Dose

Respiratory and Urinary Tract Infections: 500 mg once daily.

Skin Infections: 250 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg once daily.

Acute Sinusitis: 250 mg or 500 mg, every 12 hours.

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much AURO-CEFPROZIL, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist right away in case of a missed dose.

Side effects and what to do about them

The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking AURO-CEFPROZIL, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
  • Skin peeling, scaling, or blistering (with or without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
  • Swelling and redness of eyes or face
  • Flu-like feeling, fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, cough
  • Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort
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How to store

AURO-CEFPROZIL should be stored at room temperature (15°C – 30°C) and protected from light and excessive humidity. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

If you want more information about AUROCEFPROZIL:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional
  • Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Consumer Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/indexeng.jsp); the manufacturer’s website www.auropharma.ca, or by calling 1-855-648-6681.

This leaflet was prepared by

Auro Pharma Inc.
3700 Steeles Avenue West, Suite # 402
Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 8K8,
Canada.

Date of Revision: September 22, 2020

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