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Last Updated December 20th, 2021

Therapeutic Indications for Zifi 200

Zifi 200 mg Tablet can effectively tackle bacterial infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, Zifi exerts this effect by controlling the growth of bacteria and destroying it. This medicine comes under the class of drugs called ‘Cephalosporin antibacterials’.

Zifi 200 is an oral third generation drug This antibacterial medicine destroys bacteria by hampering the way bacteria build their cell walls, thus controlling the growth of bacterial infections. Zifi 200 is ineffective against viral infections, for instance, flu and the common cold. Hence, it cannot treat viral infections.

Zifi 200 treats

Lung infection such as bronchitis (effective even in worsening cases of bronchitis)
Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhoea affecting rectum and urethra
Ear infection
Bacterial Meningitis
Throat infection like tonsillitis and pharyngitis
Bacterial Septicaemia
Pneumonia
Bone and joint infections
Skin infection

This medication comes in the form of chewable tablets, capsules, and oral suspension

Do I need a prescription?

Zifi 200 mg is available in most of the drug stores and pharmacies. You need a prescription from a qualified healthcare professional to purchase Zifi 200 mg.

Dosage

Zifi 200 mg tablet

Tablet , capsule and chewable tablets are available in strengths of 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg
Oral suspension is available in strengths of 100 mg/5 ml, 200 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml
You can take this drug without/with food
Follow the dosage to the detail. Refrain from taking smaller or larger quantities than recommended
Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine before the treatment course is over
Always store Zifi 200 in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure to keep in a safe place away from children.
Healthcare professionals always consider age, weight, health conditions, health of liver, as well as medicines/supplements taken by the patient before fixing the dosage for Zifi.

Adult dosage

Urinary Tract Infection: Zifi 200 mg oral intake. Repeat the dose every 12 hours

Ear infection: 200 mg oral intake, 12 hourly dosages

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: Zifi200 mg orally every 12 hours

Chewable tablets: 400 mg oral intake once a day

Bronchitis: 400 mg orally once a day or split as 200 mg 12 hourly

Gonococcal Infection –200 mg oral intake as a single dose

Child dosage Zifi 200mg (6 months and older)

Zifi 200 is not permitted for children below 6 months of age.
To ascertain precise dosage for your child, use the weight based dose calculator to know the correct dosage based on your child’s weight

Severe bronchitis

Children (6 months or older): 8 mg per kg/3.6 mg per lb. of body weight daily for oral suspension

Children (children over 12 years or weighing more than 50 kg): 400 mg daily

Urinary tract infection

Children (6 months or older): 8 mg per kg/3.6 mg per lb. of body weight daily for oral suspension

Children (children over 12 years or weighing more than 50 kg): 400 mg/day

Pharyngitis or tonsillitis

Children (6 months or older):8 mg per kg/3.6 mg per lb. of body weight daily for oral suspension

Children (children over 12 years or weighing more than 50 kg): 400 mg daily

Middle ear infections

Children (6 months or older):8 mg per kg/3.6 mg per lb. of body weight daily for oral suspension

Children over 12 years: Recommended: 400 mg daily

Sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Children (6 months or older):8 mg per kg/3.6 mg per lb. of body weight daily for oral suspension

Children (children over 12 years or weighing more than 50 kg): 400 mg/day

Chemical composition

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The active ingredient in Zifi 200 is Cefixime

Mechanism of Action

The key ingredient Cefixime in Zifi 200 works by destroying bacteria. It does so by interfering in the formation of cells of the bacteria. Zifi takes the role of a bactericidal; it latches on to the penicillin-binding proteins and hampers fusion with the cell wall.

Zifi 200 is at its peak performance within 3-4 hours of taking the drug. The effect usually lasts for about 20-36 hours.

Contraindications

Zifi 200 can cause an adverse reaction in the presence of certain health conditions, or with other medication, vitamins, and herbs. It is imperative to let your Doctor know about your medical history including the medicines and supplements you are taking to avert a potential interaction with this drug.

Health conditions/diseases

Bleeding disorders: Victims of bleeding disorders need to be extremely careful, as there is an enhanced risk of excessive bleeding. Healthcare professionals advice closer watch on clotting time and necessary dose iteration in the event of side- effects. In worst cases, alternative medicine may be better to avert any potentially life-threatening situation.

Kidney Diseases: Patients of the impaired kidney are vulnerable to severe reaction with Zifi 200.

Colitis: Victims of colitis or other forms of gastrointestinal problems should tread carefully with the intake of Zifi 200. Such patients have reported exacerbation of symptoms, for instance- severe pain, blood in stools, and diarrhea

Seizure disorders: Victims of any seizure disorder need to exercise caution with the intake of Zifi200

Paediatric Use: Use this medicine with extreme caution in children below 12 years of age. Usually, doctors do not prescribe tablets. Only chewable tablets or oral suspension can be used for children in this age group.

Situational Precaution

Driving: Some patients have reported dizziness after taking Zifi 200. It is better to avoid driving at least during the course of treatment.

Working with machinery: Operating machinery while on this drug can turn risky in the event of dizziness.

Drug interactions

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The following drugs can trigger a severe reaction with Zifi 200 intake. It is better to ascertain the safety of this drug if you are on any of these medications. In addition, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Zifi 200, it is better to avoid this drug.

Ethinyl Estradiol
Chloramphenicol and Amikacin
Allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics like Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Furosemide
Nifedipine
Allergy to Cefixime
Warfarin
Lidocaine ( used as a solvent for intravenous injections)
Stay away from vaccinations during the course of the treatment.

Special population

Pregnancy: Unless necessary, pregnant women must avoid Zifi 200

Breastfeeding: This medicine can be conveyed through breast milk to the baby. Breastfeeding mothers should discuss the risks and benefits of this drug with their healthcare professional

Facts

Zifi O is a combination drug doctors prescribe to treat typhoid and urinary tract infection in adults.
Zifi CV 200 Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cefixime (200 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)that combats bacterial infections effectively
Zifi 200 may lower platelet count, therefore bruising and injury is a risky affair
This medicine may reduce platelet count, avoid injury or bruising.
Zifi 200 MG Tablet fightsosteomyelitis and septic arthritis. It also treats cutaneous abscess and skin/structure infection, for instance, cellulitis.
Zifi 200 is thrown out of the body through faeces and urine
This drug has been approved for use on Japan, India And United States
Zifi 200 is not an addictive or habit forming drug

Side effects

There could be major and minor side effects of Zifi 200. The major ones need immediate attention. If the minor side effects continue to persist, it is advisable to consult with your healthcare provider.

Major side effects

Dizziness
Sore throat
Fever
Difficulty or painful urination
Severe Acidity
Black or tarry stools
Diarrhoea
Chest pain
Abdominal pain
Swelling of lips, hands, tongue, face, eyelids, feet

Minor side effects

Flatulence, bloating and gastric issues
Alteration in taste

Further, when you take Zifi 200 it can alter the normal condition of the colon. This results in bacterial overgrowth in the intestine, which may trigger diarrhea.

What to do if you skip a dose

Take the skipped dose as soon as you remember provided it is not too close to the timing of the next scheduled dose. It is better to skip the dose in that case.

Overdose

Overdose is serious and a medical emergency especially if accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, chest pain, abdominal pain.

Generic and brand name of Zifi200

Generic: Cefixime

Brand name: Zifi 200mg

Different manufacturing companies of Zifi 200

FDC Limited (Spectra) manufactures Zifi 200

Substitutes for the drug

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zifi 200 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Mefix Oyster Labs Limited

Cefix 200 MG Tablet Cipla Ltd

Brutacef 200 MG Tablet Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Cefinar 200 MG Tablet Zydus Cadila

Lyceft O 200 MG Tablet Hetero Healthcare Ltd

Cefrax 200 MG Tablet Cipla Ltd.

Fiximark 200 MG Tablet Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Cefmost 200 MG Tablet Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ocexim Osho Pharma Pvt. Ltd

Scortax-200 Scortis Labs (P) Ltd.

Mytxim O 200 MG Tablet Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

AIM-200 Hinglaj Laboratories of India

Xiotac DT Pharmatech Healthcare

Cefi D S Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Claforan O 200 MG Tablet Sanofi India Ltd.

Penixime Safe Pharmaceuticals

Cemax Aan Pharma Pvt Ltd

Saver Kid Alpic Remedies Ltd.

Zeph Melody Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

References

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