Setrifa 550mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Medxone Healthcare
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (550mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Setrifa 550mg 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. Setrifa 550mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Setrifa 550mg 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
Setrifa 550mg 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 Setrifa 550mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Setrifa 550mg Tablet. Finish the full course of the medication even if you feel better.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I take Setrifa 550mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Setrifa 550mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Follow the prescribed dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
What does Setrifa 550mg Tablet do for the liver?
Setrifa 550mg Tablet aims to reduce symptoms associated with liver disease by combating bacterial overgrowth in the intestine. This helps lessen the load of toxins that can travel throughout the body and potentially reach the brain, affecting brain function. Setrifa 550mg Tablet slows down this harmful bacteria growth, thereby managing symptoms of liver disease.
Can Setrifa 550mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Setrifa 550mg Tablet is typically not associated with significant weight gain. However, if you notice a change in your body weight that you are concerned about, please consult your healthcare provider to discuss any potential factors contributing to weight changes.
