Zifi 50 Dry belongs to a class of medicines called Cephalosporin Antibacterials. Cephalosporins are antibacterial medicines that kill bacteria by interfering with how bacteria build their cell walls.
Prescription: Yes
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Zifi 50 Dry Syrup. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:
diarrhea
flatulence
gas
indigestion
Nausea
stomach pain
vomiting
The following side-effects may commonly occur in children when using Zifi 50 Dry Syrup. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:
diarrhea
Rarely, the use of Zifi 50 Dry Syrup may cause the following side-effects:
an increase in the number of disease fighting white blood cells (eosinophilia)
blistering of the skin
decrease in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cells
dizziness
facial swelling
fever
headache
increase in platelet count
increase in prothrombin time
increase in the level of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH)
increase in the level of liver enzymes
inflammation in the kidney
itching of the skin
joint pain
liver disease
serious skin disorders
skin rashes
swelling of the lips, throat or tongue
temporarily increased level of waste products in the blood such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen
vaginal itching
yeast infection
The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Zifi 50 Dry Syrup:
Disorder of the skin or mucous membrane called as Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Symptoms: bleeding or blistering of the skin, flu-like symptoms fever
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
Inflammation of the colon (pseudomembranous colitis)
Symptoms: severe watery diarrhea, feeling weak fever
If this happens, contact your doctor right away and stop using this medicine.
Inflammation of the vagina, called as vaginitis
Symptoms: itching in the vaginal area
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
An abnormal low level of a type of white blood cell (neutropenia)
A deficiency of platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells called as pancytopenia
Brain disease called as encephalopathy
Symptoms: convulsions, confusion lack of consciousness
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
Severe skin reaction
Symptoms: fever, chill, muscle pain severe blistering rash on the skin
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
Jaundice
Inflammation of the liver, called as hepatitis
Anemia due to an abnormal breakdown of the red blood cells (hemolytic anemia)
Symptoms: nosebleeds, shortness of breath, bleeding gums, chills, pale skin tiredness
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
Your doctor has prescribed Zifi 50 Dry Syrup because they judge that the benefit is greater than the risk posed by side-effects. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side-effects. This page does not list all possible side-effects of Zifi 50 Dry Syrup.
How to Store it: Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.
Over Dose: Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.
Precautions: Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.
Missed Dose: Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.
