Uses of Rifastop Tablet
Rifastop 400mg Tablet is used in irritable bowel syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy.
It is also used in the treatment of travelers diarrhea.
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Rifastop Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Headache, Flatulence, Bloating, Constipation.
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How to use Rifastop Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rifastop 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rifastop Tablet works
Rifastop 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract which reduces recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.
In Depth Information on Rifastop Tablet
Expert advice for Rifastop Tablet
While you are taking rifaximin, it may cause a reddish discolouration of the urine. This is quite normal. If you are using oral contraceptives take additional precautions while taking rifaximin. Oral contraceptives may not work as well when you are taking this medicine and/or when you have diarrhea. Rifaximin does not normally affect the ability to drive and use machines, but may cause dizziness in some patients. If you feel dizzy you should not drive or operate machinery. if you are pregnant or breast feeding speak to your doctor before starting the drug. To make sure rifaximin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease diarrhea with a fever watery or bloody diarrhea
Treatment with any antibiotic including rifaximin may cause severe diarrhea. You should stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately. Diarrhea may even occur few months after the drug has been stopped.
