Rifidor 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Merck Ltd
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rifidor 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Rifidor 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.
Directions for Use
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. Rifidor 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifidor 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Rifidor 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 Warning
Rifidor 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.
How it works
Rifidor 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifidor 200mg Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Rifidor 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 Rifidor 200mg Tablet. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Rifidor 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should you take Rifidor 200mg Tablet?
The duration of Rifidor 200mg Tablet treatment will depend on the specific condition being treated. It's usually prescribed for three days in traveler's diarrhea cases and for 14 days in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) cases.
Can Rifidor 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifidor 200mg Tablet may help manage symptoms, delaying disease recurrence. However, its ability to completely cure IBS is not definitively confirmed. It has shown potential in managing diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort associated with IBS. Please consult your doctor for specific treatment details regarding IBS.
How long does Rifidor 200mg Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifidor 200mg Tablet generally starts working within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms like diarrhea may improve gradually after starting the medication. Usually, taking Rifidor 200mg Tablet for two weeks provides relief from IBS symptoms. Additionally, it has been shown that a two-week course of Rifidor 200mg Tablet can offer up to 10 weeks of relief even after stopping treatment.
