Ferigut 200mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Feravix Lifesciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Ferigut 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. Ferigut 200mg Tablet 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.
Ferigut 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Ferigut 200mg Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
What is the typical duration of treatment with Ferigut 200mg Tablet?
The length of time you need to take Ferigut 200mg Tablet depends on the condition being treated. For traveler's diarrhea, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, while for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it may be given for up to 14 days.
Can Ferigut 200mg Tablet completely cure IBS?
Ferigut 200mg Tablet can help alleviate symptoms and delay the recurrence of IBS. However, its effectiveness in curing IBS completely is uncertain. It has been observed that this medication improves symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort. For specific guidance on treating IBS, consult your doctor.
How soon can Ferigut 200mg Tablet start improving symptoms of IBS?
Ferigut 200mg Tablet typically begins to take effect within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms of diarrhea may gradually improve as you continue taking this medication. Generally, taking Ferigut 200mg Tablet for 2 weeks can provide relief from IBS symptoms. Additionally, a 2-week course of treatment has been seen to offer symptom relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
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. Ferigut 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Ferigut 200mg 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 Ferigut 200mg Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Ferigut 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
- Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ferigut 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Ferigut 200mg 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
Ferigut 200mg 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.
