Rifaximin (550mg)
This medicine 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, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. 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 Rifakem
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rifakem 550 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Rifakem 550 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifakem 550 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Rifakem 550 Tablet 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.
Rifakem 550 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Rifakem 550 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Rifakem 550 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifakem 550 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Rifakem 550 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifakem 550 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Rifakem 550 Tablet 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.
In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rifakem 550 Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Usually Rifakem 550 Tablet 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.
