Rifaxim 550mg Tablet

How to use Rifaxim 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. Rifaxim 550mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Manufacturer: Future Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹ 320.00 incl tax

Uses of Rifaxim Tablet

Rifaxim 550mg Tablet is used in hepatic encephalopathy
It is also used in the treatment of infectious diarrhoea in adult and children (>2years of age and above).

Side effects of Rifaxim Tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Headache, Flatulence, Bloating, Constipation.

How Rifaxim Tablet works

Rifaxim 550mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract which reduces recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.

Expert advice for Rifaxim 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.

Warnings

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Lactation

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Rifaximin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.