Rifagi 400 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| 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 400 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.
Rifagi 400 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 Rifagi 400 Tablet be taken with food?
Yes, Rifagi 400 Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
What are the effects of Rifagi 400 Tablet on the liver?
Rifagi 400 Tablet works to alleviate symptoms associated with liver disease. This occurs by reducing bacterial overgrowth in the intestine, resulting in a decrease in the amount of toxins that travel through the body and enter the brain. This reduction in toxin exposure helps to prevent abnormal brain function.
Does Rifagi 400 Tablet cause weight gain?
Rifagi 400 Tablet typically does not cause weight gain. If you do experience any changes in your weight, please consult your doctor for further evaluation and advice.
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 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Rifagi 400 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 Rifagi 400 Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifagi 400 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 Rifagi 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifagi 400 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 400 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.
