Zifi is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Suspension, Tablet, Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Zifi has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zifi. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zifi as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zifi normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zifi has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zifi's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Zifi have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zifi have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zifi is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zifi is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zifi safe for pregnant women?
Zifi is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Zifi safe during breastfeeding?
Zifi is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zifi on the Kidneys?
Zifi has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zifi on the Liver?
Zifi is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zifi on the Heart?
You can take Zifi without any fear of damage to the heart.
Zifi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zifi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zifi habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zifi.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zifi as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zifi is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zifi in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zifi
Taking Zifi with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zifi
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zifi and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Zifi and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Zifi is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Zifi works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Yes, Zifi can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Yes Zifi is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
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