Ciboz 200 Tablet
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ciboz 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ciboz 200 Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
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. Ciboz 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Ciboz 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Ciboz 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Ciboz 200 Tablet for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. It should only be taken for a maximum of three days. If your symptoms do not improve after three days, inform your doctor. Do not take a second course of Ciboz 200 Tablet. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Ciboz 200 Tablet and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus. Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should you take Ciboz 200 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Ciboz 200 Tablet will depend on the disease being treated. For traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is usually given for 14 days.
Can Ciboz 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Ciboz 200 Tablet can help improve symptoms and delay the recurrence of IBS. However, it's not known if it will completely cure the disease. It has been shown to help relieve symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort. Consult your doctor for detailed treatment information about IBS.
How long does Ciboz 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?
Ciboz 200 Tablet usually begins working within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms of diarrhea gradually improve after starting this medication. Usually, taking Ciboz 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves symptoms of IBS. Furthermore, this 2-week course of Ciboz 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
