DURICEF

Drug Name: DURICEF

DURICEF DESCRIPTION:
CEPHALOSPORIN - ORAL LIQUID

COMMON DURICEF BRAND NAME(S):
Ceclor, Duricef, Keflex, Velosef

DURICEF SIDE EFFECTS:
DURICEF may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting. Take with food or milk to minimize these effects. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report: fever; easy bleeding or bruising; a change in the amount of urine. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking DURICEF. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DURICEF:
DURICEF: The liquid suspension form of this medication must be shaken well before using. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take DURICEF until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

DURICEF USES:
DURICEF is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

DURICEF PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking DURICEF, tell your doctor if you have: allergies (including penicillins, cephalosporins, or any other drug), kidney disease. Use of DURICEF for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). DURICEF should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known if DURICEF is found in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DURICEF DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: drugs used for gout such as probenecid. DURICEF may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. DURICEF may cause false positive results in tests for sugar in the urine. Diabetics should use TesTape rather than Clinitest tablets to test for sugar while using DURICEF. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DURICEF OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.

DURICEF NOTES:
DURICEF has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary.

MISSED DURICEF DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.

DURICEF STORAGE:
Follow label warnings about whether or not to refrigerate. Do not freeze. Do not store in bathroom. Discard any unused portion after 14 days because the drug loses potency.