About Zifi 200 Tablet
Zifi 200 Tablet contains Cefixime 200 mg. Cefixime is an antibiotic from the cephalosporin group. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as infections of the urinary tract, ear, throat and chest. It works only against bacteria and does not help viral infections like the common cold or flu. It is important to take the full course.
Uses of Zifi 200 Tablet
- Urinary tract infections
- Throat and tonsil infections
- Middle ear infections
- Chest infections such as bronchitis
- Typhoid (enteric) fever, when a doctor decides it is suitable
- Uncomplicated gonorrhoea
Benefits
In bacterial infections
It kills the bacteria causing the infection, which helps your symptoms settle. Finishing the full course helps make sure the infection is fully treated and lowers the chance of the bacteria becoming resistant.
Side effects
Mild stomach upset is common and usually settles. Talk to your doctor if it is severe or does not go away.
Common
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Headache
Get medical help if you notice
- Severe or watery diarrhoea, or diarrhoea with blood, during or after treatment — contact your doctor straight away
- Allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling of the face or lips, difficulty breathing — stop taking it and seek emergency care
- Severe skin rash with blistering or peeling — seek emergency care
How to use
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed, at evenly spaced times. Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food. Complete the full course even if you feel better.
How it works
It stops bacteria from building their cell walls. Without a proper wall the bacteria break down and die.
Safety advice
Alcohol Caution
No harmful interaction is known, but alcohol can worsen stomach upset and may slow your recovery. It is best avoided.
Pregnancy Consult your doctor
Use only if your doctor advises it. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Consult your doctor
Ask your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
Driving Caution
It is not expected to affect driving, but do not drive if you feel dizzy or unwell.
Kidney Caution
Your doctor may lower the dose if you have kidney disease.
Liver Consult your doctor
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not take two doses together.
Quick tips
- Complete the full course, even if you feel better early.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Do not use leftover antibiotics or share them with others.
- Contact your doctor if diarrhoea is severe or has blood in it.
Substitutes
Same salts in the same strength from other makers. Only switch brands on your doctor's or pharmacist's advice; our pharmacist checks every order against the prescription.
Same salts, other strengths or forms
Fact box
- Chemical class
- Cephalosporin (beta-lactam)
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-infective
- Action class
- Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Habit forming
- No
- Prescription
- Required
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin and herbal product you take.
| Medicine | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Warfarin and similar blood thinners | May increase the risk of bleeding; your blood tests may need checking |
| Carbamazepine | Its level in the blood may rise |
| Live oral typhoid vaccine | The antibiotic may make the vaccine less effective |
This page is general information to help you understand your medicine. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.
Written by the Asthra Health Care team from the approved prescribing information (Cefixime prescribing information (CDSCO-approved labelling); US FDA labelling for cefixime). Pharmacist review pending.