Rifberry 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Bayberry Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rifberry 400mg 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.
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. Rifberry 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Rifberry 400mg 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
Rifberry 400mg 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 Rifberry 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifberry 400mg Tablet. Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I take Rifberry 400mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Rifberry 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food, preferably with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact duration.
What effect does Rifberry 400mg Tablet have on the liver?
Rifberry 400mg Tablet primarily combats bacterial overgrowth in the gut, which increases toxin levels and potentially causes complications like neurological problems. In cases of liver disease, this bacterial proliferation contributes to increased toxin buildup and can lead to abnormal brain function. Rifberry 400mg Tablet helps reduce these toxins.
Can Rifberry 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Rifberry 400mg Tablet is generally not associated with significant weight gain. However, if you experience any unexplained increase in weight, consult your doctor to determine the underlying reason.
