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About Rcifax Tablet
Rcifax Tablet is used to treat infectious traveller's diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D). Traveller’s diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine.
Rcifax Tablet contains Rifaximin, which works by acting on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused by the loss of beneficial gut bacteria.
Common side effects of Rcifax Tablet include headache, leg swelling, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid buildup in the abdomen), and increased liver enzymes (ALT). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Take Rcifax Tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.
Before starting Rcifax Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (to any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Rcifax Tablet for more than 3 days unless your doctor prescribes it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Rcifax Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of Rcifax Tablet
Rcifax Tablet is used in the treatment of travelles' diarrhoea, liver encephalopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Rcifax Tablet are as follows:
- Diarrhoea in Travellers: Rcifax Tablet is frequently used to treat patients' diarrhoea brought on by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli when they are visiting places with contaminated food or water.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): By treating intestinal bacterial overgrowth, Rcifax Tablet can help reduce IBS symptoms, especially those with diarrhoea as the predominant symptom.
- Simple Infections: Rcifax Tablet works well for treating simple gastrointestinal infections that might not be improving with other antibiotics.
- 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.
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Directions for Use
- Take Rcifax Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Rcifax Tablet three times daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Rcifax Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Rcifax Tablet is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by noninvasive strains of E.coli.
- Rcifax 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.
- Rcifax 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.
- Thus, Rcifax Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
- Rcifax Tablet 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).
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- Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
- To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
- Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
- Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
- Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
- Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Eat fiber-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes to promote regular bowel movements.
- Drink plenty of water to soften stool and make it easier to pass.
- Avoid trigger foods like dairy, gluten, or spicy foods that can worsen constipation.
- Exercise regularly, like walking or yoga, to stimulate bowel movements.
- Practice yoga and pelvic floor exercises to strengthen muscles involved in bowel movements.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, or blood in the stool.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
- Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
- Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
- If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Rcifax Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have a fever, blood in stools, passed 8 or more unformed stools in the last 24 hours, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal pain caused by blockage of the bowel.
- Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve, symptoms continue or re-appear even after taking Rcifax Tablet for 3 days.
- Do not take Rcifax Tablet for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor.
- Avoid taking Rcifax Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor; he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine.
- Rcifax Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
- Patients with liver complications should avoid taking Rcifax Tablet or consult a doctor before using Rcifax Tablet .
- Monitor bleeding time parameters like INR and prothrombin time while using Rcifax Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of cholera vaccine with Rcifax Tablet may reduce the effect of the cholera vaccine.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rfaximine and Cholera, live attenuated together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take the cholera vaccine at least 14 days following the last dosage of Rcifax Tablet. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
- Avoid the usage of tobacco.
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Alcohol
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Please consult your doctor as it is not known whether alcohol affects the working of Rcifax Tablet . However, you are advised to limit or avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
It is not recommended to take Rcifax Tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Rcifax Tablet can be given to pregnant women or not.
Breast Feeding
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Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Rcifax Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Rcifax Tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver disease before taking Rcifax Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney disease before taking Rcifax Tablet .
Children
Unsafe
Rcifax Tablet is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
Exercise caution while taking Rcifax Tablet , if you have any heart problems. Please consult your physician.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Rcifax Tablet is safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the doctor.
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