Rifaximin (100mg/5ml)
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Gifaxin
60 ml Syrup
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is an antibiotic. it inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Usually Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
Yes, Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
The duration for which you may need to take Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.
Taking Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
