Rifaximax Suspension
Salt Composition:Rifaximin 100mg
Rifaximax Suspension is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and children. Rifaximax Suspension 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, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. 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.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Rifaximax Suspension is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and children. Rifaximax Suspension 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, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. 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.
Benefits of Rifaximax Suspension
Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Rifaximax Suspension lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
Side Effects of Rifaximax Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue']
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Rifaximax Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Rifaximax Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaximax Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Rifaximax Suspension 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Rifaximax Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE - Rifaximax Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Rifaximax Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifaximax Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION - Rifaximax Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifaximax Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
Manufacturer Address
Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
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