Zifi 50 Dry Syrup

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

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.

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.

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, increased liver enzymes

Use only for bacterial infections; do not stop early. Avoid if allergic to cefixime/cephalosporins; use caution with 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 diarrhoea; seek care for severe/persistent diarrhoea. Prolonged use may cause superinfection (e.g., oral/vaginal thrush).

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk/INR), Probenecid (may increase cefixime levels), Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine (reduced vaccine effect), Other nephrotoxic drugs (caution in renal impairment)

Store dry powder below 25°C, protected from moisture and light. After reconstitution, store as per label (commonly at room temperature or refrigerated) and use within the recommended period (often 7–14 days); do not freeze; keep bottle tightly closed.

Cefixime 50 mg/5 ml dry syrup (generic), Taxim-O 50 Dry Syrup, Suprax 50 Dry Syrup, Mahacef 50 Dry Syrup, Cefex 50 Dry Syrup