Retrakaz 200mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sakshit Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
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Retrakaz 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. Retrakaz 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.
Retrakaz 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Retrakaz 200mg Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
How long is the typical duration of treatment with Retrakaz 200mg Tablet?
The length of time you need to take Retrakaz 200mg Tablet depends on your specific condition. For traveler's diarrhea, it's usually prescribed for 3 days, while treatment for irritable bowel syndrome may last up to 14 days.
Can Retrakaz 200mg Tablet completely eliminate IBS symptoms?
Taking Retrakaz 200mg Tablet can help alleviate symptoms and slow the recurrence of IBS. While it may improve symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort, its effectiveness in curing the condition is uncertain. Consult your doctor for personalized guidance on treating IBS.
What is the typical timeframe for Retrakaz 200mg Tablet to start working for IBS?
Retrakaz 200mg Tablet typically begins taking effect within 24 to 48 hours, with symptoms like diarrhea gradually improving as you take the medication. A standard 2-week course of treatment often relieves IBS symptoms, and this relief may last up to 10 weeks even after discontinuing 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. Retrakaz 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Retrakaz 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 Retrakaz 200mg Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Retrakaz 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.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Retrakaz 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Retrakaz 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
Retrakaz 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.
