Zifi 400 Tablet

Zifi 400 Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains cefixime 400 mg in each tablet. Cefixime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Zifi 400 Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as those affecting the throat, ear, sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, or some sexually transmitted infections when the bacteria are expected to respond to cefixime.

How it works: Cefixime in Zifi 400 Tablet works by blocking bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive. Without a strong cell wall, the bacteria weaken and die, which helps clear the infection.

Zifi 400 Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the Zifi line, compared with Zifi 100 DT Tablet and Zifi 200 Tablet. Because it delivers 400 mg of cefixime per tablet, it may suit adults or older patients who have been specifically assessed by a doctor for a higher single-dose tablet rather than multiple lower-strength tablets. This strength is chosen to match the needed total daily amount more conveniently, but it is not meant to be split between different infections or used without medical advice.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Some doctor-prescribed STI treatment plans

• Swallow Zifi 400 Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take Zifi 400 Tablet with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor has told you it is safe for your specific tablet.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better early.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Zifi 400 Tablet contains cefixime 400 mg. Depending on the infection and the patient, this strength may be taken once daily or split into a doctor-directed schedule that does not exceed the prescribed total amount; the exact dosing plan is decided by the prescriber. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor recommends, because higher doses increase the risk of side effects without making the antibiotic work better.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefixime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Loose stools
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Headache
• Rash or itching

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics before using Zifi 400 Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because cefixime may need dose adjustment.
• Zifi 400 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so do not use it as a substitute for lower-strength tablets unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• This antibiotic can cause diarrhea; do not self-treat severe or bloody diarrhea without medical advice.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Tell your clinician about a history of stomach or bowel disease, especially colitis.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Zifi 400 Tablet, avoid driving or hazardous tasks until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Carbamazepine
• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time unless the doctor approves

Store Zifi 400 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat, and keep it out of reach of children.