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Rifaxigress 550 Tablet

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Manufacturer

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Rifaximin (550mg)

Key InformationDirections for UseSafety InformationHow it worksQuick Tips

Manufacturer

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Rifaximin (550mg)

Key Information

Short Description

Rifaxigress 550 Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.

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. Rifaxigress 550 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

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaxigress 550 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Breastfeeding Warning

Rifaxigress 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnancy Warning

Rifaxigress 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.

How it works

Rifaxigress 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.

Quick Tips

Rifaxigress 550 Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Rifaxigress 550 Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifaxigress 550 Tablet. Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.

Short Description

Rifaxigress 550 Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.
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. Rifaxigress 550 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaxigress 550 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning

Breastfeeding Warning

Rifaxigress 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.
Pregnancy Warning

Pregnancy Warning

Rifaxigress 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.
Rifaxigress 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.
Rifaxigress 550 Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Rifaxigress 550 Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifaxigress 550 Tablet. Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I take Rifaxigress 550 Tablet with food?

Yes, Rifaxigress 550 Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.

What does Rifaxigress 550 Tablet do for the liver?

In cases of liver disease, there is an increase in bacteria growth in the intestine which leads to an elevated load of toxins traveling through the body. This further increases the possibility of these toxins reaching the brain, potentially causing abnormal brain function. Rifaxigress 550 Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, leading to a decrease in symptoms of liver disease.

Can Rifaxigress 550 Tablet cause weight gain?

Usually, Rifaxigress 550 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you experience any increase in weight, it is recommended to consult your doctor for further evaluation.

Yes, Rifaxigress 550 Tablet can be taken orally with or without food. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
In cases of liver disease, there is an increase in bacteria growth in the intestine which leads to an elevated load of toxins traveling through the body. This further increases the possibility of these toxins reaching the brain, potentially causing abnormal brain function. Rifaxigress 550 Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, leading to a decrease in symptoms of liver disease.
Usually, Rifaxigress 550 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you experience any increase in weight, it is recommended to consult your doctor for further evaluation.
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