Zifi-LB 400 Tablet

Brand Name

Zifi-LB 400

Generic Name / Composition

• Cefixime 400 mg (3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic)

• Lactic Acid Bacillus (Probiotic)

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Main Category

• Antibiotic + Probiotic Combination

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Description

Zifi-LB 400 Tablet is a combination of Cefixime 400 mg and Lactic Acid Bacillus.

• Cefixime is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

• Lactic Acid Bacillus helps restore normal gut flora, reducing diarrhea and stomach upset commonly associated with antibiotics.

This combination ensures effective treatment of bacterial infections with better gastrointestinal tolerance.

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Uses / Indications

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

• ENT infections (sinusitis, otitis media)

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

• Typhoid fever (Salmonella infections)

• Skin & soft tissue infections

• Infections requiring higher-dose antibiotic therapy with gut protection

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Dosage (General Guidance)

(As prescribed by physician)

• Adults: 400 mg once daily OR 200 mg twice daily

• Duration: Usually 5–14 days depending on severity & infection type

Route: Oral
Advice: Take after meals with water

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Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

• Loose stools (minimized by probiotic)

• Headache, dizziness

• Rash, itching (allergy)

• Rare: Severe allergic reaction, liver enzyme changes

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Precautions / Warnings

• Not effective in viral infections (cold, flu)

• Avoid in patients allergic to cephalosporins/penicillin

• Caution in liver or kidney impairment

• Must complete full antibiotic course to prevent resistance

• Probiotic component is generally safe and improves gut tolerance

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Drug Interactions

• Antacids (↓ absorption of Cefixime)

• Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)

• Probenecid (↑ Cefixime levels)

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Packaging

• Strip of 10 tablets

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Manufacturer

FDC Limited
Mumbai, India