Lactobacillus Acidophilus - Cefzil (Cefprozil) Interaction

Interaction Details

Cefprozil is classified as belonging to the following category: Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

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Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.

References

• Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.

Cefprozil Overview

• Cefprozil is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, throat, and tonsils ,. Cefprozil is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

• Antibiotics such as cefprozil will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus - More Interactions

Lactobacillus Acidophilus interacts with 179 drugs

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