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Rifaxin 200mg Tablet treats
- Traveler’s Diarrhea
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhea
Rifaximin is used to treat:
- Infectious traveler’s diarrhea caused by E. coli bacteria (in adults and children above 12 years).
- Hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease).
- Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
Rifaximin, an antibiotic, works on the bowel and prevents the spread of infections caused by the loss of beneficial gut bacteria. It helps relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Take Rifaximin with or without food. The dosage varies based on the condition being treated.
- Do not use Rifaximin in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever or blood in the stool, and diarrhea due to pathogens other than E. coli.
- Rifaximin is not recommended for children due to a lack of efficacy and safety data.
- Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking to avoid potential interactions.
- Inform your doctor if you have any allergies, or kidney or liver problems before taking Rifaximin. Do not take it for more than 3 days without a prescription. Avoid Rifaximin if pregnant or breastfeeding, and inform your doctor about all medications and health conditions.
