Rifawar 400mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Arlak Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Rifawar 400mg 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.
Rifawar 400mg 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 Rifawar 400mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Rifawar 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
What does Rifawar 400mg Tablet do for the liver?
Rifawar 400mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial overgrowth in the digestive tract. This can lead to toxins travelling through the body, increasing the risk of toxins reaching the brain and causing abnormal brain function. Rifawar 400mg Tablet works by slowing down the growth of bacteria in the gut, which helps reduce symptoms of liver disease.
Can Rifawar 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Rifawar 400mg Tablet typically does not cause weight gain. If you notice an increase in your weight, please consult your doctor to determine the reason for this change.
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. Rifawar 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Rifawar 400mg 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 Rifawar 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifawar 400mg 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 Rifawar 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifawar 400mg 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
Rifawar 400mg 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.
