Gifaxin 100mg Syrup
Manufacturer
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (100mg/5ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It kills and stops the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines, reducing diarrhea.
Dosage Form
Syrup
Introduction
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.
Directions for Use
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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
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.
Pregnancy Warning
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.
How it works
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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Stop taking Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup 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.
