This is an antibiotic medicine that treats infectious diarrhea. It stops and kills infection-causing bacteria in the intestine. This way it gets rid of the bad bacteria that cause infection and provides relief in diarrhea.
It should be taken cautiously by liver patients; dose adjustment may required.
It is probably considered to be safe to use by patients suffering from kidney disease. no dose adjustment required.
No information available regarding its safety when intercated with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
It does not seem to impair driving ability.
It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
It is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Rifaximin blocks the ability of bacteria to make proteins, which prevents infectious diarrhea-causing bacteria from growing and is eliminated from the body.
Frequent, loose, or watery bowel motions are a sign of diarrhea. It can be brought on by drugs, infections, or underlying medical issues. If left untreated, it can result in nutrient loss and dehydration. Through the restoration of gut flora and the reduction of intestinal fluid output, this medicine is used to treat and manage diarrhea.
You have been prescribed Rifagut Tablet for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. It should only be taken for a maximum of three days. If your symptoms do not improve after three days, inform your doctor. Do not take a second course of Rifagut Tablet.
Recent studies showed that treatment with rifaximin at a dose of 550 mg three times daily for 14 days provides better relief of IBS symptoms than placebo for up to 10 weeks after completion of therapy [Pimentel et al.
Core tip: Rifaximin is a poorly absorbed oral antibiotic with highly favorable safety profile. Rifaximin is effective in the treatment of travelers diarrhea, functional bloating and irritable bowel syndrome, small bowel bacterial overgrowth and in the prevention of recurrent overt hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifagut 400 mg tablet is used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a condition in which there is a loss of brain function when a damaged liver fails to remove toxins from the blood). It is also used to treat infectious diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea....
Rifagut 400 Tablet is also used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and children. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day.
In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rifagut slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Rifaximin is a broad-spectrum nonabsorbed rifamycin antibiotic with an excellent safety profile, a lack of drug interactions, and minimal effect on the intestinal microbiome. This gut-selective antimicrobial is currently approved for the treatment of travelers diarrhea caused with noninvasive E. coli strains.
Providac capsules is fortified with Probiotic composite containing lactobacillus. Providac capsules is a preparation that normalizes gut organisms/flora. The excessive use of certain antibiotics will also cause several side effects, with one of the most common being diarrhea.
Yes, Rifagut can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Usually Rifagut does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
A: No, Drotin-M is a combination of drugs. It has both painkiller and antispasmodic properties. It is used for the treatment of spasm and pain associated with smooth muscles due to menstruation and abdominal pain.
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