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Rifan 400 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

RIFAXIMIN-400Mg

Uses:

<p>Rifan 400 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. The detailed uses of Rifan 400 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/></p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of infectious diarrhea: </strong>Rifan 400 Tablet 10's is primarily used to treat infectious diarrhea.<br/></li><li><strong>Traveler’s diarrhea:</strong> Rifan 400 Tablet 10's is also used for treating traveler’s diarrhea.<br/></li></ul><p> </p>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Rifan 400 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotic agents used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children.
  • Rifan 400 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.
  • This medicine is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity.
  • Rifan 400 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.

FAQs

Rifan 400 Tablet 10's is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children.

Rifan 400 Tablet 10's works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, it helps treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea.

Yes, diarrhoea may cause dehydration due to loss of fluid in stools. So, encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids/water to replace lost fluids due to diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about rehydration therapy to replace lost salts.

Do not discontinue Rifan 400 Tablet 10's without completing the course of treatment as it may decrease the effectiveness of the medicine and increase the likelihood of developing bacterial resistance. Therefore, continue giving Rifan 400 Tablet 10's to the child for the prescribed duration to treat the condition effectually.

In some cases, Rifan 400 Tablet 10's may cause Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhoea ranging from mild diarrhoea to fatal colitis. Consult the doctor if you notice watery or bloody stools.

Rifan 400 Tablet 10's can be given with or without food as food does not affect the working of Rifan 400 Tablet 10's.

Rifan 400 Tablet 10's may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, headache, abdominal pain, and fever. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Rifan 400 Tablet 10's should be administered to the child for the duration recommended by the doctor. The doctor will determine the course of treatment based on the child’s condition.

Consult the doctor if diarrhoea persists for more than 24-48 hours or if it worsens.

No, Rifan 400 Tablet 10's is not used to treat diarrhoea accompanied by fever, blood in stools, or diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli. Consult the doctor if your child has diarrhoea along with fever; the doctor may prescribe alternate medicine.