Rifabia 200mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Albia Biocare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Rifabia 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. Rifabia 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.
Rifabia 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifabia 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 Rifabia 200mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Rifabia 200mg Tablet varies depending on the condition being treated. For traveler's diarrhea, it is typically prescribed for 3 days, while for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it may be given for up to 14 days.
Can Rifabia 200mg Tablet completely cure IBS?
Rifabia 200mg Tablet can help alleviate symptoms and delay the recurrence of IBS. However, its effectiveness in completely curing the condition is uncertain. The medication has been shown to improve symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort. It is essential to consult a doctor for personalized guidance on treating IBS.
How long does it take for Rifabia 200mg Tablet to start working for IBS?
Rifabia 200mg Tablet typically begins to show its effects within 24 to 48 hours. As the treatment progresses, symptoms like diarrhea tend to improve gradually. Taking Rifabia 200mg Tablet for 2 weeks is often sufficient to relieve IBS symptoms. Notably, a 2-week course of this medication has been observed to provide relief lasting up to 10 weeks even after stopping treatment.
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. Rifabia 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Rifabia 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 Rifabia 200mg Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifabia 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.
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifabia 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifabia 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
Rifabia 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.
