Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

Uses of Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

  • Traveler’s diarrhea
  • Hepatic encephalopathy

Introduction to Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

Rifaxigress 400mg tablet is an antibiotic that contains the active substance rifaximin. It is used to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. It is also used to prevent the recurrence of episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy (symptomatic loss of brain function) in adults with liver disease. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with medicines containing lactulose.

Do not take Rifaxigress 400mg tablet if you are allergic to Rifaximin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to similar types of antibiotics, such as rifamycin, rifampicin, or rifabutin. Do not take this medicine if your physician informs you that you have a blockage in your intestine. Do not take this medicine if you have a fever, blood in stools, or have passed over eight or more unformed stools in the last 24 hours. Inform your physician if you have liver problems before starting the treatment.

This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents aged less than 18 years of age. The most common side effects of Rifaxigress 400mg tablet are headache, swelling of the feet and legs, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and abdominal swelling. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take more than the recommended number of tablets unknowingly, seek medical advice immediately.

Therapeutic Effects of Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

Rifaxigress 400mg tablet acts by binding to the bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase blocking one of the steps in the transcription process. This results in the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis and consequently inhibits the growth of bacteria


Interaction of Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, vaccines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications like warfarin, and oral contraceptives may interact with Rifaxigress 400mg tablet and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.


More Information about Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

  • Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C.
  • Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
  • Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

How to consume Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

Always use this medicine as exactly prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the condition being treated, your physician decides the dose, dosage, and duration of the treatment. Take the tablet at the same time every day, with or without  food. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets.


Safety Advices for Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

 

Pregnancy

Do not use Rifaxigress 400mg tablet during pregnancy because it harms the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.

 

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Rifaxigress 400mg tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

 

Lungs

It is not known whether Rifaxigress 400mg tablet can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

 

Liver

Rifaxigress 400mg tablet should be cautiously given to patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any severe liver disease before initiating the therapy.

 

Alcohol

It is not known whether consuming alcohol is safe while taking Rifaxigress 400mg tablet. Consult your physician for more advice

 

Driving

Rifaxigress 400mg tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, if you feel dizzy or drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery.


Side Effects of Rifaxigress 400mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common

  • Swelling of the legs and feet
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Dizziness, headache
  • Tiredness

Serious

  • Anemia
  • Allergic reactions

Brand

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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