Curifix 200 Tablet 10's
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About Curifix 200 Tablet
Curifix 200 Tablet is used in the treatment of traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. Diarrhoea is a condition characterised by frequent bowel movements, resulting in loose, watery stools.
Curifix 200 Tablet contains Rifaximin, an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, it helps treat diarrhoea in children.
Sometimes, Curifix 200 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, flatulence, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, reach out to the doctor.
Curifix 200 Tablet should be given by mouth with or without food as directed by your paediatrician. The dosage is based on your child's medical condition and response to treatment. It is advised not to give more than the recommended dose of medicine.
Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to Curifix 200 Tablet or any of the components in Curifix 200 Tablet . Keep the doctor informed about your child’s health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding mother's.
Uses of Curifix 200 Tablet
Curifix 200 Tablet is used in the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. The detailed uses of Curifix 200 Tablet are as follows:
- Treatment of infectious diarrhoea: Curifix 200 Tablet is primarily used to treat infectious diarrhoea.
- Traveller’s diarrhoea: Curifix 200 Tablet is also used for treating traveller’s diarrhoea.
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Directions for Use
- Curifix 200 Tablet can be given with or without food.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the medication.
- Administer the advised dose to the child using the measuring cup/measuring spoon/dropper.
- Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly. Shake well before use.
Key Benefits
- Curifix 200 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotic agents used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children.
- Curifix 200 Tablet 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.
- Curifix 200 Tablet 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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Drug Warnings
- Do not administer Curifix 200 Tablet to the child if they are allergic to any of its components.
- Inform the doctor if the child has kidney or liver problems, bloody or black stools, fever, mucus in stool, or if the diarrhoea persists for more than 24-48 hours.
- Let the doctor know if your child is taking any other medications, including herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements.
- Curifix 200 Tablet is for paediatric use only. Hence, it is not intended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Ensure that the child drinks plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid the aggravation of the digestive system.
- Avoid spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, and caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
- Teach the child to wash their hands properly after using the toilet to prevent infections.
- Clean the toilets regularly with a disinfectant.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
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Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
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Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
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Driving
Safe if prescribed
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Liver
Consult your doctor
Please consult the doctor if your child has liver problems.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please consult the doctor if your child has kidney problems.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Curifix 200 Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe the dose and duration based on the child's condition and age.
Heart
Please consult the doctor if your child has heart problems.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Curifix 200 Tablet is for paediatric patients only.
FAQs
Curifix 200 Tablet is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children.
Curifix 200 Tablet 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 Curifix 200 Tablet 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 Curifix 200 Tablet to the child for the prescribed duration to treat the condition effectually.
In some cases, Curifix 200 Tablet may cause Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhoea ranging from mild diarrhoea to fatal colitis. Consult the doctor if you notice watery or bloody stools.
Curifix 200 Tablet can be given with or without food as food does not affect the working of Curifix 200 Tablet .
Curifix 200 Tablet 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.
Curifix 200 Tablet 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, Curifix 200 Tablet 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.
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