Rifagi 200 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Manith Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Rifagi 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. Rifagi 200 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.
Rifagi 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifagi 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
What is the duration of treatment with Rifagi 200 Tablet, and what determines it?
The duration of treatment with Rifagi 200 Tablet depends on the specific medical condition being treated. For example, for traveler's diarrhea, the treatment typically lasts for three days. The course duration for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can vary from 14 days to several weeks depending on individual response and severity of symptoms.
Can Rifagi 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Rifagi 200 Tablet is not a cure for IBS. While it helps improve symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort, its exact effect on the disease's underlying causes remains under investigation. It's important to consult your doctor for personalized advice regarding treatment of IBS.
How quickly does Rifagi 200 Tablet work for IBS symptoms?
Rifagi 200 Tablet typically starts working within 24 to 48 hours. While the initial improvement in symptoms may be noticeable quickly, complete relief of IBS symptoms often takes several weeks. Typically, a two-week course of Rifagi 200 Tablet can provide significant 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. Rifagi 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Rifagi 200 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 Rifagi 200 Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifagi 200 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.
- Reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifagi 200 Tablet and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifagi 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifagi 200 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
Rifagi 200 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.
