Rexigut 550mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (550mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
Out of Stock
Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Rexigut 550mg 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.
Rexigut 550mg 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 Rexigut 550mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Rexigut 550mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
What does Rexigut 550mg Tablet do for the liver?
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is specifically designed to address bacterial overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract. This often results in an increase in toxins circulating within the body, which can potentially reach the brain and cause dysfunction. By slowing down bacterial growth, Rexigut 550mg Tablet helps to manage symptoms associated with liver disease.
Can Rexigut 550mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Rexigut 550mg Tablet does not typically cause weight gain. However, if you experience any changes in your weight that concern you, it is important to consult your doctor for further evaluation.
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. Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Rexigut 550mg 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 Rexigut 550mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rexigut 550mg Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rexigut 550mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rexigut 550mg 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
Rexigut 550mg 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.
