Rifagen 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Eugenics Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rifagen 200mg 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
Rifagen 200mg 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. Rifagen 200mg Tablet 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 Rifagen 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Rifagen 200mg Tablet 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
Rifagen 200mg 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.
How it works
Rifagen 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifagen 200mg 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 Rifagen 200mg 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 Rifagen 200mg Tablet. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Rifagen 200mg 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.
Related Medicines
Rifagut 200 Tablet
Rifabia 200mg Tablet
Rifavib 200 Tablet
Rifamax 200mg Tablet
Anrifax 200mg Tablet
JA Rifa 200mg Tablet
RFX 200 Tablet
Rifaxum 200 Tablet
Rifaguard 200 Tablet
Refexo 200mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions
How long should you take Rifagen 200mg Tablet?
The duration of Rifagen 200mg Tablet treatment depends on the specific condition being addressed. For traveler's diarrhea, it is generally taken for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), treatment duration can be up to 14 days.
Does Rifagen 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
While Rifagen 200mg Tablet can help manage symptoms and potentially prevent recurrent IBS, it is not a guaranteed cure. It has shown effectiveness in improving diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort. For detailed treatment guidance for IBS, consult your physician.
How long does Rifagen 200mg Tablet take to show results for IBS?
Rifagen 200mg Tablet typically starts providing relief within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms like diarrhea can start showing improvement gradually after starting the medication. For optimal symptom relief, consider a 2-week treatment course with Rifagen 200mg Tablet; this can provide lasting relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
