Cefixime 200 mg DT Tablets: Uses, Dosage & Manufacturer

Reviewed by Anil Kumar Goel, B.Pharm — Chairman, Biozia Lifesciences, 40+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.

Cefixime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin used widely in India for urinary, respiratory and enteric infections. The 200 mg dispersible tablet (DT) can be swallowed or dispersed in water, which helps patients who find tablets hard to swallow. This guide covers its uses, dose, safety and responsible-use points, and how Biozia supplies it as Cefzia-200 DT Tablet.

Key takeaways (TL;DR)

Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by blocking cell-wall formation.
Used for urinary tract infections, respiratory and ENT infections, typhoid fever and some other bacterial infections.
Usual adult dose: 200 mg twice daily or 400 mg once daily, as prescribed.
A prescription-only antibiotic; the full course should be completed to limit antimicrobial resistance.
Biozia supplies Cefzia-200 DT (10×10 Alu/Alu) for PCD franchise and third-party manufacturing.

Composition and available strengths

Biozia manufactures cefixime as a dispersible tablet:

Brand	Composition	Packing
Cefzia-200 DT Tablet	Cefixime 200 mg (Dispersible Tablet)	10×10 Alu/Alu

How cefixime works

Cefixime binds to penicillin-binding proteins in bacteria and stops them from building their cell walls, which kills the bacteria. It is active against many common gram-negative organisms and some gram-positive ones, and its long half-life allows once- or twice-daily dosing.

Uses

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis
Otitis media and sinusitis
Typhoid (enteric) fever, as per treatment guidelines
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea, as prescribed

Dosage and how to take

The usual adult dose is 200 mg twice daily or 400 mg once daily, for the duration prescribed by the doctor. The DT tablet can be swallowed whole or dispersed in a small amount of water and taken immediately. Doses are adjusted in severe kidney impairment.

Side effects and precautions

The most common side effects are diarrhoea, loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain and headache. Severe or bloody diarrhoea during or after treatment needs urgent medical attention.

Do not use with known allergy to cephalosporins; use with caution in penicillin allergy.
Take only when prescribed for a bacterial infection; antibiotics do not treat viral colds or flu.
Complete the full course even if symptoms improve.
Dose adjustment is needed in severe kidney disease.

For distributors: PCD franchise and third-party manufacturing

Oral cephalosporins are a backbone of anti-infective prescribing in Indian clinics and hospitals. Cefzia-200 DT fits an antibiotic range alongside Biozia’s other anti-infectives, including injectables, giving franchise partners coverage from community clinics to hospitals.

PCD franchise — stock Cefzia-200 DT under monopoly rights in your district. See PCD pharma franchise with Biozia.
Third-party manufacturing — get this formulation made under your own brand name. See third-party manufacturing services.
Quality — WHO-GMP and ISO certified manufacturing in Yamunanagar, Haryana, with batch-wise documentation and pan-India dispatch.

Interested in cefixime DT tablets for your territory or your own brand? Enquire with Biozia Lifesciences →

Frequently asked questions

What is cefixime 200 mg DT used for?

It is used for bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, respiratory and ENT infections and typhoid fever, as prescribed by a doctor.

What does DT mean in cefixime 200 DT?

DT stands for dispersible tablet. It can be dispersed in water before taking, which is easier for patients who struggle to swallow tablets.

How many days should cefixime be taken?

The duration depends on the infection and is set by the doctor, commonly 5 to 14 days. The full course should be completed.

Does Biozia offer cefixime for PCD franchise?

Yes. Cefzia-200 DT is available for PCD franchise and cefixime tablets can be manufactured under your own brand.

This guide is for pharmacists, doctors, distributors and trade partners. It is general product information, not medical advice — patients should take any medicine only as prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.