Srifax Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | SCG Healthcare Private Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Srifax 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.
Srifax 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 Srifax Tablet with food?
Yes, Srifax Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Please take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact time period specified.
What does Srifax Tablet do for the liver?
Srifax Tablet is designed to help manage symptoms of liver disease and has been shown to slow the growth of bacteria in the gut, reducing the load of toxins that can reach the brain. This may decrease the severity of liver disease related complications such as neurological issues.
Can Srifax Tablet cause weight gain?
Srifax Tablet typically does not cause weight gain. However, if you notice a change in your weight, it's important to consult with your doctor for evaluation and guidance.
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. Srifax Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Srifax 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 Srifax Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Srifax 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 Srifax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Srifax 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
Srifax 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.
