Ventrif 400mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rifaximin (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Avrohn Pharma I Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Ventrif 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. Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. 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. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Ventrif 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 Ventrif 400mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Ventrif 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Always follow your doctor's specific dosage instructions regarding the duration of treatment.
What does Ventrif 400mg Tablet do for the liver?
Ventrif 400mg Tablet can help improve symptoms in individuals with liver disease. This is due to its ability to slow down bacterial growth in the gut, which decreases the release of toxins into the bloodstream. This, in turn, reduces the likelihood of harmful toxins reaching the brain and potentially causing abnormal brain function.
Can Ventrif 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Ventrif 400mg Tablet is typically not associated with significant weight gain. However, if you notice any changes in your weight, such as a sudden increase, it is recommended to discuss this with your doctor. They may help determine the reason for these changes.
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. Ventrif 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Ventrif 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 Ventrif 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Ventrif 400mg Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
- Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ventrif 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Ventrif 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
Ventrif 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.
