Zifi 100 DT Tablet

Brand Name

Zifi 100 DT

Generic Name / Composition

Cefixime 100 mg (Dispersible Tablet)

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Main Category

• Antibiotic – Cephalosporin (3rd Generation)

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Description

Zifi 100 DT Tablet contains Cefixime, a broad-spectrum 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

• It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which leads to bacterial death.

• Being a dispersible tablet, it can be dissolved in water, making it convenient for children and patients who cannot swallow tablets.

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Uses / Indications

• Respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)

• ENT infections (sinusitis, otitis media)

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

• Typhoid fever (Salmonella infections)

• Skin & soft tissue infections

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Dosage (General Guidance)

(As prescribed by physician/pediatrician)

• Adults & Children (>10 yrs): 200–400 mg/day in 1–2 divided doses

• Children (6 months–10 yrs): 8 mg/kg/day (usually via dispersible tablets or syrup form)

• Duration: Usually 5–14 days depending on infection

Administration:

• Disperse tablet in a teaspoonful of water before administration

• Can also be swallowed whole with water

• Best taken after meals for better tolerance

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Side Effects

• Diarrhea, loose stools

• Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting

• Headache, dizziness

• Rash, itching (allergic reaction)

• Rare: Severe allergy, liver enzyme changes, blood count changes

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Precautions / Warnings

• Not effective in viral infections (cold, flu)

• Avoid if patient has allergy to cephalosporins/penicillins

• Caution in patients with kidney or liver disease

• May cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea → probiotic may be recommended

• Complete full course to prevent resistance

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Drug Interactions

• Antacids (↓ absorption)

• Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)

• Probenecid (↑ Cefixime levels)

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Packaging

• Strip of 10 dispersible tablets

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Manufacturer

FDC Limited
Mumbai, India