Dirifax 400mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alna Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Dirifax 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea. 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. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Dirifax 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.
What are the food and water requirements for taking Dirifax 400mg Tablet?
Dirifax 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. It's essential to consume it with a glass of water as prescribed by your doctor, ensuring you follow the recommended dosage for the exact period.
How does Dirifax 400mg Tablet affect liver health?
In cases of liver disease, Dirifax 400mg Tablet helps control the growth of bacteria in the intestine, thereby reducing the load of toxins on the body and decreasing symptoms such as abnormal brain function.
Is weight gain a known side effect of Dirifax 400mg Tablet?
No, generally speaking, Dirifax 400mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. If you experience increased weight while taking this medication, it's recommended to consult with your doctor to determine the underlying reason for this change.
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. Dirifax 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Dirifax 400mg Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Dirifax 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Dirifax 400mg Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dirifax 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Dirifax 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Dirifax 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
