Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

Information About Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

About Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

The Medicine Brand RCIFAX 550MG TAB 10S is manufactured by LUPIN LIMITED and mainly contents the generic drug Rifaximin.

Pakaging

10SX1

Active Ingredients For Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

Rifaximin 550mg

Diseases List For Which Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Travellers diarrhoea hepatic encephalopathy irritable bowel syndrome rosacea

Other Significations For Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

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 Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

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 Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

Can We Take Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s 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 Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

Can We Use Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s 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 Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Rifaximin- Rcifax 550mg Tab 10s