What it's used for
Cefprozil tablets are used to treat mild to moderate upper respiratory infections, such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis, caused by susceptible bacteria.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Cefprozil tablets are taken orally, and when treating streptococcal infections, they should be administered for at least 10 days.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Careful inquiry should be made to determine if the patient has had previous allergic reactions to cefprozil, cephalosporins, penicillins, or other drugs.
Common side effects
The adverse reactions are similar to other oral cephalosporins, and the drug is usually well tolerated.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Cefprozil cost without insurance
Cash prices for Cefprozil without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Cefprozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
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Cefprozil dosage and administration
Cefprozil tablets are administered orally. Population / Infection Dosage ( mg ) Duration ( days ) a In the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, cefprozil tablets should be administered for at least 10 days. b Not to exceed recommended adult doses.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Cefprozil side effects
The adverse reactions to cefprozil are similar to those observed with other orally administered cephalosporins. Cefprozil was usually well tolerated in controlled clinical trials. Approximately 2% of patients discontinued cefprozil therapy due to adverse events. The most common adverse effects observed in patients treated with cefprozil are: Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (2.9%), nausea (3.5%), vomiting (1%), and abdominal pain (1%). Hepatobiliary: Elevations of AST (SGOT) (2%), ALT (SGPT) (2%), alkaline phosphatase (0.2%), and bilirubin values (<0.1%). As with some penicillins and some other cephalosporin antibiotics, cholestatic jaundice has been reported rarely. Hypersensitivity: Rash (0.9%), urticaria (0.1%). Such reactions have been reported more frequently in children than in adults.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take cefprozil
Cefprozil is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is cefprozil covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Cefprozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get cefprozil through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a cefprozil prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does cefprozil cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for cefprozil vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Cefprozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get cefprozil?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of cefprozil are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of cefprozil?
Cefprozil tablets are administered orally. Population / Infection Dosage ( mg ) Duration ( days ) a In the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, cefprozil tablets should be administered for at least 10 days. b Not to exceed recommended adult doses. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of cefprozil?
The adverse reactions to cefprozil are similar to those observed with other orally administered cephalosporins. Cefprozil was usually well tolerated in controlled clinical trials. Approximately 2% of patients discontinued cefprozil therapy due to adverse events. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
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