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Composition:

RIFAXIMIN-550MG

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Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat infectious travellers diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia-producing bacteria. Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

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Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is used to treat infectious traveller's diarrhoea caused by E.coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D).

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections in the gut or intestine like E coli bacteria. Thereby, helps in treating/preventing the spread of infections and diarrhoea with abdominal pain.

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Do not take Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's only if prescribed by a doctor.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's may affect blood tests and liver function tests with increased liver enzymes. Inform the person or doctor before performing the tests that you are taking Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's.

For treating traveller's diarrhoea, Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's only as prescribed by your doctor.

No, Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's that you are taking a blood thinner (warfarin). Your doctor might adjust the dose of warfarin to maintain the proper blood-thinning effect and prevent drug interaction.

Do not take Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Take Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Take it at the same time daily as it will help you to remember taking the medication.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's contains Rifaximin used to treat infectious traveller’s diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome.

Side effects of Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's include headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen), increased liver enzymes (ALT), and nausea. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's is an antimycobacterial which works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's decreases the symptoms in case of liver disease by killing harmful bacteria in the gut. Thereby it helps lower the possibility of toxins.

Rifafix 550 Tablet 10's may not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy and doing exercise. Consult the doctor if you notice changes in your weight.