Rcifax 200 Mg
Information About Rcifax 200 Mg
About Rcifax 200 Mg
Medicine Brand Rcifax 200 mg is manufactured by Lupin Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Rifaximin.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Rcifax 200 Mg
Rifaximin 200 mg
Diseases List For Which Rcifax 200 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Travellers diarrhoea hepatic encephalopathy irritable bowel syndrome rosacea
Other Significations For Rcifax 200 Mg
This Medication Rifaximin is a semisynthetic antibiotic used for treating travelers diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy It is derived from rifamycin a naturally occurring chemical produced by a bacterium called Streptomyces mediterranei Rifaximin is active against Escherichia coli bacterial strains that cause travelers diarrhea preventing growth of the bacteria by preventing them from manufacturing proteins needed for their replication and survival By suppressing growth of the bacteria rifaximin reduces symptoms of travelers diarrhea Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious neurologic complication of advanced liver disease that affects the brain It is believed to be caused by the absorption of ammonia and other chemicals produced by bacteria in the intestine It is believed that rifaximin prevents and treats hepatic encephalopathy by reducing the intestinal bacteria that produce ammonia
Precautions To Be Taken Before Rcifax 200 Mg
Rifaximin does not interact with oral contraceptives and does not significantly interact with midazolam Rifaximin has a low risk of drug interactions because it is poorly absorbed into the blood stream and it does not significantly affect liver enzymes that break down most drugs
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Rcifax 200 Mg
Can We Take Rcifax 200 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Rcifax 200 Mg
Can We Use Rcifax 200 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Rcifax 200 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity