ZIFI 50 DRY SYRUP

Composition

Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml (as cefixime trihydrate) dry syrup (after reconstitution)

Uses of ZIFI 50 DRY SYRUP

Bacterial infections such as acute otitis media (ear infection), pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and enteric fever (typhoid) where susceptible organisms are likely

• •Treats susceptible bacterial respiratory infections
• •Treats ear and throat infections
• •Helps manage uncomplicated UTI
• •Used in enteric fever when appropriate
• •Convenient oral pediatric formulation

How it works

Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, leading to cell lysis and death. It is effective only against susceptible bacteria, not viruses.

Directions for use

For oral use after reconstitution. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake well; allow to stand briefly, then shake again. Measure dose with a calibrated spoon/cup; can be taken with or without food (take with food if stomach upset). Shake well before each dose and complete the full course as prescribed.

Side effects

Common side effects of ZIFI 50 DRY SYRUP may include:

• •Diarrhoea
• •nausea
• •vomiting