Taxim-O 200 vs Zifi 200: price, salt & differences
Taxim-O 200 and Zifi 200 both contain Cefixime 200 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Taxim-O 200 by Alkem Laboratories Ltd is ₹105.1 for 10 tablets (₹10.51 per tablet) and Zifi 200 by FDC Limited is ₹105.11 for 10 tablets (₹10.51 per tablet), so they cost the same per tablet. Neither is clinically better; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Taxim-O 200
Cefixime 200 mg · Alkem Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹105.10 for 10
₹10.51 / tablet
Cefixime 200 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Taxim-O 200 | Zifi 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Cefixime | Cefixime |
| Strength | 200 mg | 200 mg |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | FDC Limited |
| Pack size | 10 tablets | 10 tablets |
| MRP | ₹105.1 for 10 tablets | ₹105.11 for 10 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹10.51 per tablet | ₹10.51 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H1 – prescription required; pharmacy keeps a register | Schedule H1 – prescription required; pharmacy keeps a register |
| Main use | Typhoid fever (a common use in India, as decided by a doctor). | Typhoid fever (a common use in India, as decided by a doctor). |
| Who it suits / key caution | Typhoid, urinary and some respiratory infections; Schedule H1 so pharmacy keeps a record. Not if you had a severe reaction to cephalosporins or penicillins. | Same as Taxim-O 200 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Taxim-O 200 और Zifi 200 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Cefixime 200 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Taxim-O 200 (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) की MRP ₹105.1 (10 tablets) है और Zifi 200 (FDC Limited) की MRP ₹105.11 (10 tablets)।
Is Taxim-O 200 the same as Zifi 200?
Yes, medically. Both contain Cefixime 200 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Alkem Laboratories Ltd and FDC Limited – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Taxim-O 200 or Zifi 200?
They cost the same per tablet: ₹10.51. Taxim-O 200 is ₹105.1 for 10 tablets and Zifi 200 is ₹105.11 for 10 tablets, so only the pack size differs.
Can I take Zifi 200 instead of Taxim-O 200?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Zifi 200 in place of Taxim-O 200 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Cefixime Tablets IP 200 mg at ₹49.69 for 10 – about ₹4.97 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Taxim-O 200 or Zifi 200?
Yes. Cefixime is a Schedule H1 medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Taxim-O 200 or Zifi 200 for typhoid?
Both are Cefixime 200 mg, a Schedule H1 antibiotic that must be prescribed. If your doctor has chosen cefixime, either brand gives the same dose; finish the full course.
Sources
- MedlinePlus – Cefixime (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms