Zifilac Tablet DT
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | FDC Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cefixime (50mg) + Lactobacillus (60Million spores) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 799 |
FAQ
What if I give too much of Zifilac by mistake?
Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. Although an extra dose of Zifilac is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Zifilac to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Zifilac?
No. It is better to avoid giving Zifilac as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zifilac?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zifilac?
Zifilac can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zifilac. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Zifilac?
In rare cases, Zifilac may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.
What if I forget to give Zifilac to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Zifilac Tablet DT Reviews
Zifilac contains two ingredients, one antibiotic and one probiotic. While the antibiotic helps kill a wide range of bacterial infections, the probiotic prevents the antibiotic from causing digestive problems as a side effect. It does so by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.
Give Zifilac to your child with or without meals. Though the risk of developing a stomach upset is less with this medicine, giving it with meals will further reduce the risk. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.
Zifilac may cause some minor and temporary side effects in your child. These may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Zifilac to your child with or without meals. Though the risk of developing a stomach upset is less with this medicine, giving it with meals will further reduce the risk. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.
Zifilac may cause some minor and temporary side effects in your child. These may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Zifilac Tablet DT Works
Zifilac is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
How to Use Zifilac Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Zifilac may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Zifilac Tablet DT
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Zifilac is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including infections of the eyes, middle ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying.Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Uses of Zifilac Tablet DT
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Zifilac Tablet DT Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Zifilac should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zifilac may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zifilac is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zifilac is recommended.However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Zifilac to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Quick Tips
- Never give Zifilac until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
- Stop Zifilac immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.
- 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.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Zifilac may cause a bitter taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
References
- About Kids Health. Cefixime. [Updated 23 Apr. 2008].
- Nationwide Children’s. Cefixime oral suspension.
- University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Lactobacillus acidophilus.
- Children’s, Minnesota: Patient & Family Education Materials: Lactobacillus (Probiotics).