Xifapill 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Rifaximin (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Xifapill 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Xifapill 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. Xifapill 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 Xifapill 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Xifapill 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
Xifapill 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
Xifapill 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Xifapill 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 Xifapill 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 Xifapill 200mg Tablet. It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless. Stop taking Xifapill 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.
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Frequently asked questions
For how long should you take Xifapill 200mg Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Xifapill 200mg Tablet will depend upon the disease being treated. For treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for three days. When prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for fourteen days.
Can Xifapill 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Xifapill 200mg Tablet can help improve symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it's not certain whether it will completely cure the disease. It has been shown that Xifapill 200mg Tablet helps improve symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Please consult your doctor for precise information on IBS treatment.
How long does Xifapill 200mg Tablet take to work for IBS?
Xifapill 200mg Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Xifapill 200mg Tablet for two weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Additionally, it has also been seen that a two-week course of Xifapill 200mg Tablet provides relief for up to ten weeks even after stopping the medication.
