| Name | Cefproxil (Cefzil) | ||
| Classification | 2nd generation cephalosporin | ||
| AOM Dosage | 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses | ||
| Preparations |
125 mg/5 cc, 250 mg/5cc 250 and 500 mg capsules. |
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| Refrigeration | Yes | ||
| Relative Cost | Expensive | ||
| Side Effects | Nausea = 3.5% and diarrhea = 2.9% | ||
| Comments |
Similar coverage to cefaclor but with potentially
better S. aureus and S. pneumoniae coverage. |