Brand Name
Zifi-AZ 250
Generic Name / Composition
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Cefixime 200 mg (3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic)
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Azithromycin 250 mg (Macrolide Antibiotic)
Main Category
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Antibiotic Combination (Cephalosporin + Macrolide)
Description
Zifi-AZ 250 Tablet is a dual antibiotic combination of Cefixime and Azithromycin.
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Cefixime kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
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Azithromycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, preventing their growth and multiplication.
This combination provides broad-spectrum coverage, especially effective in typhoid fever and resistant infections.
Uses / Indications
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Typhoid fever (Salmonella typhi infection)
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Respiratory tract infections (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)
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ENT infections (sinusitis, otitis media)
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Urinary tract infections (UTI)
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Skin & soft tissue infections
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As per physician’s prescription)
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Adults: 1 tablet once or twice daily depending on severity
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Children (>12 yrs): Dose adjusted by weight (younger children usually prescribed suspension forms)
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Duration: Typically 5–10 days depending on infection type
Route: Oral
Advice: Take after meals with water for better absorption and to reduce stomach upset
Side Effects
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Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
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Diarrhea, loose stools
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Rash, itching (allergic reaction)
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Headache, dizziness
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Rare: Liver enzyme elevation, severe allergic reaction, heart rhythm disturbance (azithromycin-related)
Precautions / Warnings
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Not effective in viral infections (cold, flu)
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Avoid in patients with allergy to cephalosporins, penicillin, or macrolides
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Caution in liver/kidney disease and heart rhythm disorders
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Complete the prescribed course to avoid antibiotic resistance
Drug Interactions
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Antacids (reduce absorption of Azithromycin)
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Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)
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Probenecid (↑ Cefixime levels)
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QT-prolonging drugs (↑ risk of arrhythmia with Azithromycin)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
FDC Limited
Mumbai, India
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