Zifi Az Kid DT

Composition of Zifi Az Kid DT

Zifi Az Kid DT contains Cefixime (100mg) + Azithromycin (125mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin and Macrolide class of medicines.

Uses of Zifi Az Kid DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections Treatment of Typhoid fever

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Zifi-AZ Kid DT Tablet is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. These may include middle ear infections
• sinusitis
• pharyngitis
• tonsillitis
• pneumonia
• skin and soft infections
• abdominal infections
• and urinary tract infections. This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping them from multiplying. As a result
• the infection starts clearing within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However
• continue giving the medicine as prescribed by the doctor because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or bring back the infection. In Treatment of Typhoid fever Typhoid fever is an infection that spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children with typhoid fever requiring no serious medical attention can be well managed with Zifi-AZ Kid DT Tablet at home because of its excellent activity against organisms causing typhoid fever. Show More

How Zifi Az Kid DT works

Zifi-AZ Kid DT Tablet contains two antibiotics, cefixime, and azithromycin. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while Azithromycin interferes with the protein synthesis of bacteria. As a result, the growth of infection-causing bacteria gets controlled and the spread of the infection is successfully restricted.

How to take Zifi Az Kid DT

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Zifi Az Kid DT

Most side effects of Zifi Az Kid DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Zifi-AZ Kid DT Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zifi Az Kid DT

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you. Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing.

Do not take Zifi Az Kid DT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner. Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Zifi Az Kid DT

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Zifi Az Kid DT

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Only give Zifi-AZ Kid DT Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

FDC LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Cephalosporin and Macrolide