Zifi 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic belonging that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Zifi 400mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Zifi Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Zifi Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Zifi 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Zifi Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zifi

Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Zifi Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zifi 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Zifi 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zifi 400mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zifi 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Zifi 400mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Zifi 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zifi 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zifi 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zifi 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zifi 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zifi 400mg Tablet

₹19.5/Tablet

Taxim-O 400 Tablet

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₹19.01/tablet

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Hifen 400 Tablet

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₹17.59/tablet

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Secef 400mg Tablet

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₹19.63/tablet

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Cefolac 400mg Tablet

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₹25/tablet

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Zifi 400mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Discontinue Zifi 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Patient concerns

I am 35 weeks pregnant and I have cough and sore throat.can I take zifi o tablet to cure the problem.zifi and zifi o are are same or different.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Zifi contains one antibiotic and zifi o contains two antibiotics. You can take zifi.

I m feeling itching n pain on skin rolled over from penis while intercourse unrinal infection plz suggest best tablet to cure it.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

tablet zifi-o 1 bd for 5 days

Omitting after zifi AZ kid tablet.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations of patient. Final diagnosis is done after doing investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.

Hello sir/ ma'am My child PATIENT from stomach infection and doctor suggested zifi-100 redimix. How it is work and any side effect of that zifi-100 redimix? What kind of taking care of my child and PATIENT 7 month old.?????

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.More common: Diarrhea loose or frequent stools Less common: Abdominal or stomach pain agitation black, tarry stools bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools and many more rare side effects

FAQs

How long should I take Zifi 400mg Tablet?

Zifi 400mg Tablet is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.

What if I do not get better after using Zifi 400mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of Zifi 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Zifi 400mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Zifi 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria, but it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Is Zifi 400mg Tablet effective?

Zifi 400mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Zifi 400mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I forget to take a dose of Zifi 400mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Zifi 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Zifi 400mg Tablet safe for the kidneys?

Yes, Zifi 400mg Tablet is safe for the kidneys when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase kidney damage. Therefore, it is advised to take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

How long should I take Zifi 400mg Tablet?

Zifi 400mg Tablet is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.

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