Rifcure 200mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Avighna Medicare Pvt. Ltd. |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Rifcure 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. Rifcure 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. Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But it is normal and harmless.
Rifcure 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifcure 200mg Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
How long should you take Rifcure 200mg Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifcure 200mg Tablet will depend on the disease being treated. It is typically given for 3 days in case of traveler's diarrhea and 14 days for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you are unsure, consult your healthcare professional.
Can Rifcure 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifcure 200mg Tablet can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of IBS. However, it is not guaranteed to completely cure the disease. It has shown promising results in improving symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort. For detailed information on managing IBS, consult your healthcare professional.
How long does Rifcure 200mg Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifcure 200mg Tablet usually starts working within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually as you start taking this medication. Generally, taking Rifcure 200mg Tablet for 2 weeks offers relief from IBS symptoms. It is noted that this 2-week course of Rifcure 200mg Tablet can provide 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. Rifcure 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Rifcure 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 Rifcure 200mg Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifcure 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.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifcure 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rifcure 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
Rifcure 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.
