Rifamus 200mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Optimus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Rifamus 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. Rifamus 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.
Rifamus 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifamus 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 Rifamus 200mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment depends on the condition being treated. For traveler's diarrhea, it's usually 3 days, while for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it's typically 14 days.
Can Rifamus 200mg Tablet completely cure IBS?
Rifamus 200mg Tablet can help improve symptoms and delay recurrence, but its effectiveness in curing IBS completely is uncertain. It may alleviate symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort.
How long does it take for Rifamus 200mg Tablet to work for IBS?
Rifamus 200mg Tablet usually starts working within 24-48 hours. Symptoms like diarrhea may improve gradually after starting treatment, and a 2-week course can provide relief that lasts 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. Rifamus 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Rifamus 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 Rifamus 200mg Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifamus 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 Rifamus 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifamus 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
Rifamus 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.
