Drifax 400mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cmg Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Drifax 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. Drifax 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. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.
Drifax 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.
Should I take Drifax 400mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Drifax 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
What is the mechanism of action of Drifax 400mg Tablet regarding the liver?
Drifax 400mg Tablet helps manage liver disease by modulating gut bacterial growth. Increased gut bacteria leads to higher levels of toxins in the body, potentially reaching the brain and causing abnormal brain function. By slowing down this gut bacterial growth, Drifax 400mg Tablet can help alleviate symptoms associated with liver disease.
Can Drifax 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?
While generally not known to cause weight gain, any changes in body weight should be discussed with your doctor.
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. Drifax 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Drifax 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 Drifax 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Drifax 400mg Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Drifax 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Drifax 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
Drifax 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.
