Rifaximin 200mg Tablets

Rifaximin 200mg Tablets come with the branding “Rifamust-200” and are utilized for the treatment of infectious traveller’s diarrhoea (a type of bacterial dysentery) in adult and paediatric patients aged 12 years or older due to noninvasive Escherichia coli strains, hepatic encephalopathy and IBS-D.

Travellers diarrhoea therefore is an infection where one ends up passing liquid stools. Hepatic encephalopathy is another condition that occurs due to inadequate liver functionality which prevents the eradication of toxins from the bloodstream leading to brain dysfunction. Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal tract disorder that relates to the large intestine.

Rifaximin 200mg Tablets contain ‘Rifaximin’, which operates in the bowel and influences the bacterial infections eradicated by the loss of the small, beneficial gut bacteria. Therefore, it has benefits as an aid to the patient in the alleviation of abdominal pains and diarrhoea. It should not be given to patients suffering from diarrhoea with fever or blood stool proportions or diarrhoea due to pathogens other than E. coli.

Medical Benefits

• This tablet comes under the antibiotic category of medicines used in treating infectious travellers diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• It is effective in the treatment of traveller’s diarrhoea due to non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli.
• This medicine is an antibiotic with a broad spectrum that is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and ammonia soil bacteria.
• This drug is an antibiotic that acts selectively in the gastrointestinal tract and has a broad spectrum of action.
• It is a bactericidal drug that eliminates bacteria responsible for infections and diseases. Thus, it assists in treating and controlling the transmission of infections.

Directions for Use

• Carefully read the labels on the packets and containers of the product.
• Follow the dosage instructions given on the pack and consult your doctor if you have any questions regarding the intake.
• These tablets should also be taken strictly away from meals at the right dosage recommended.
• Take it with a cup of water, it is good to swallow it with some water.

Storage

• Keep them away from sources of light, heat, or moisture, such as direct sunlight, sources of summer heat, or excessive humidity.
• It can be closed tightly after each use to ensure that it stays as fresh and functional as possible.
• Locate it away from children to eliminate the chances of an accident happening to the small kids.

Precautions

• Rifaximax 200 Tablet may interact with the immune system affecting drugs (cyclosporine) and blood thinners (warfarin). Inform your doctor before its intake.
• This medicine should not be taken by people with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), liver disease and diarrhoea caused by other than E coli bacteria.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
• It is not recommended to take this tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor before taking it.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Peripheral oedema (leg swelling)
• Fatigue
• Ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the medication change blood test values?

Yes, it can impact the blood test and liver function test because it causes elevation in liver enzymes. Inform your dotore before carrying out any tests if is on this medication.

How long does the doctor prescribe this medicine?

This tablet is usually taken for three days for traveller diarrhoea and two weeks for irritable bowel syndrome. In case of taking any medication, you are required to consult your doctor for a prescription.

Is it safe to take this together with an anticoagulant such as Warfarin?

Yes, it can interact with warfarin and may decrease the effectiveness of the drug or increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor that you are taking warfarin to ensure that your doctor adjusts for dosing and possible drug-drug interactions.