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Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

RIFAXIMIN-200MG

Uses:

Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of travelles diarrhoea, liver encephalopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Diarrhea in Travelers: Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is frequently used to treat patients' diarrhea brought on by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli when they are visiting places with contaminated food or water.<br/>• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): By treating intestinal bacterial overgrowth, Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's can help reduce IBS symptoms, especially those with diarrhoea as the predominant symptom. <br/>• Simple Infections: Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's works well for treating simple gastrointestinal infections that might not be improving with other antibiotics.<br/>• Complications Associated with Liver Disease: By reducing the amount of ammonia-producing bacteria in the gut, this medication helps treat hepatic encephalopathy. This condition can develop in people with liver disease.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Rifmix-200 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). Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifmix-200 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. Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifmix-200 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

Rifmix-200 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).

Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's only if prescribed by a doctor.

Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's.

For treating traveller's diarrhoea, Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's only as prescribed by your doctor.

No, Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor.

Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 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.

Rifmix-200 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 Rifmix-200 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.

Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's is an antimycobacterial which works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

Rifmix-200 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.

Rifmix-200 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.

Rifmix-200 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.