Zifi CV 200

Tablet · FDC
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Zifi CV 200 is a tablet made by FDC that contains Cefixime 200 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg. It combines Cefixime: antibiotic (cephalosporin) and Clavulanic acid: antibiotic booster.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Cefixime200 mg
Clavulanic acid125 mg

Cefixime

Antibiotic (cephalosporin)

What it is used for

Treats infections such as typhoid, urine infections and throat or chest infections.

How it works

A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic used for typhoid, urinary infections, throat and ear infections and gonorrhoea.

How to take it

Usually 200 mg twice a day or 400 mg once a day, with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe watery diarrhoea
  • Rash with blistering
  • Swelling of face or breathing trouble

Be careful

Finish the course. Can cause loose motions.

Other medicines and interactions

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin; a small number of people react to both. May affect warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Clavulanic acid

Antibiotic booster

What it is used for

Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How it works

Clavulanic acid blocks the beta-lactamase enzyme some bacteria use to destroy amoxicillin, so the pair (co-amoxiclav) works against more germs.

How to take it

Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Thrush

Get medical help straight away if

  • Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Severe diarrhoea

Be careful

Can cause loose motions; take with food.

Other medicines and interactions

Penicillin allergy rules apply. Can affect warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Zifi CV 200?

Zifi CV 200 is a tablet by FDC containing Cefixime 200 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg.

What is Zifi CV 200 used for?

Treats infections such as typhoid, urine infections and throat or chest infections. Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How should I take Zifi CV 200?

Usually 200 mg twice a day or 400 mg once a day, with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Zifi CV 200?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, headache, Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, thrush. Get medical help straight away for: Severe watery diarrhoea, rash with blistering, swelling of face or breathing trouble, Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later), allergic reaction, severe diarrhoea.

Does Zifi CV 200 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Zifi CV 200 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Zifi CV 200?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.