Cefzia-200 LB Tablet
Cefixime 200 mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus Spore 60 Million Spores (Dispersible Tablet)
| Composition | Cefixime 200 mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus Spore 60 Million Spores (Dispersible Tablet) |
|---|---|
| Packing | 10x10 Alu/Alu |
| MRP | ₹ 1550 |
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
About Cefzia-200 LB Tablet
Cefzia-200 LB Tablet is a dispersible formulation that combines Cefixime 200 mg — a broad-spectrum third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic — with Lactic Acid Bacillus Spores 60 Million Spores. This combination brings together potent antibacterial action and gut-protective probiotic support in a single easy-to-take tablet.
Offered by Biozia Lifesciences, Cefzia-200 LB is especially suitable for patients who experience digestive discomfort during antibiotic therapy. The Lactic Acid Bacillus works alongside cefixime to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome throughout treatment, reducing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
Uses of Cefzia-200 LB Tablet
This medicine is commonly used for:
- Treating urinary tract infections and kidney infections
- Managing respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Treating ear infections, throat infections, and sinusitis
- Helping prevent and reduce diarrhoea and gut upset during antibiotic treatment
- Treating typhoid fever as directed by a doctor
Indications
Cefixime 200 mg is indicated for susceptible bacterial infections including uncomplicated urinary tract infections, community-acquired pneumonia, acute otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and enteric fever. Lactic Acid Bacillus Spores are included as an adjunct probiotic to restore intestinal microflora and reduce antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal adverse effects.
How Cefzia-200 LB Tablet Works
Cefixime in Cefzia-200 LB breaks down the outer protective wall of bacteria, causing them to die and allowing the body to clear the infection. The Lactic Acid Bacillus spores, once swallowed, reach the gut where they become active beneficial bacteria, helping to restore the natural gut flora that antibiotics may disrupt. Together, they fight the infection and support your digestive comfort.
Mechanism of Action
Cefixime exerts bactericidal activity by binding penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) involved in peptidoglycan cross-linking during bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis. It demonstrates stability against many plasmid-mediated beta-lactamases. Lactic Acid Bacillus Spores are thermostable, acid-resistant spore-forming organisms that germinate in the intestinal tract, colonise transiently, produce lactic acid to lower local pH, compete with pathogenic bacteria for adhesion sites, and modulate intestinal mucosal immunity, thereby reducing dysbiosis induced by cephalosporin therapy.
Key Benefits
- Dual-action formula: effective bacterial infection treatment combined with gut microbiome protection
- Dispersible formulation makes it easy to take — especially useful for those who struggle to swallow tablets
- Reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, improving treatment tolerability
- Broad-spectrum coverage against common community-acquired bacterial infections
Did You Know?
Cephalosporins like cefixime are derived from a fungus called Cephalosporium acremonium, first discovered in a sewage outlet in Sardinia, Italy, in the 1940s. This discovery led to an entirely new class of beta-lactam antibiotics now used globally.
When & How to Take
Dissolve the tablet in water and take as directed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food; if stomach discomfort occurs, taking it with a light meal may help. Always complete the full prescribed antibiotic course as instructed by your doctor.
Always follow the dosage and schedule advised by your doctor — this is general guidance only.
Possible Side Effects
Cefzia-200 LB is generally well tolerated. Some patients may experience mild diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, or headache. Allergic skin reactions are uncommon. The probiotic component is included to help minimise gut-related side effects. Tell your doctor if any side effect is severe or persistent.
Precautions & Safety
- Tell your doctor about any allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins before taking this medicine
- Always complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better
- Inform your doctor of any kidney disease, as dosage adjustments may be needed
- Do not take this medicine for viral infections such as cold or flu
- Consult your doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Myths vs Facts
Adding a probiotic to an antibiotic makes the antibiotic less effective.
Clinical evidence does not support this. Probiotics like Lactic Acid Bacillus are included to support gut health and do not interfere with the antibiotic's effectiveness against the target bacterial infection.
Dispersible antibiotics are only for children.
Dispersible tablets are simply a formulation that dissolves in water. They are equally effective for adults and are particularly useful for any patient who has difficulty swallowing standard tablets.
