Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Composition of Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Zifi Lbx Plus 200 contains Cefixime (200mg) + Dicloxacillin (500mg) + Lactobacillus (2.5Billion Spores). It belongs to the Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic + Probiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Zifi Lbx Plus 200

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• bronchitis)
• ear infections (otitis media)
• urinary tract infections
• and uncomplicated typhoid fever
• as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial infections
• Effective in respiratory and urinary infections
• Used in uncomplicated typhoid fever
• Probiotic support may reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea

How Zifi Lbx Plus 200 works

Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. Lactic Acid Bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore normal gut flora and may reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

How to take Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Most side effects of Zifi Lbx Plus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• flatulence
• headache
• dizziness
• rash

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 Lbx Plus 200

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections. Do not use if allergic to cefixime/cephalosporins; inform doctor about history of severe penicillin allergy. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed) and in patients with history of colitis/antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Seek medical help for severe diarrhea, blood in stools, severe rash, breathing difficulty, or signs of allergy. Not for self-medication.

Do not take Zifi Lbx Plus 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 penicillin allergy. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk/INR), probenecid (may increase cefixime levels), live oral typhoid vaccine (reduced effect), other antibiotics/antidiarrheals (doctor advice), nephrotoxic drugs (caution in renal impairment)

How to store Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zifi Lbx Plus 200

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days. Space the doses evenly through the day so the level stays steady. Take a probiotic a few hours apart if loose motions trouble you, and drink plenty of fluids. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness. Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

FDC LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic + Probiotic