Dirifa 400 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Rifaximin (400mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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A: Yes, Dirifa is an antibiotic that kills bacteria, which can cause a disease called hepatic encephalopathy (symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking and in some cases coma).
Q: Can I take Dirifa with amoxicillin?
A: Dirifa can be taken with amoxicillin as no interactions have been reported between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Dirifa safe?
A: Yes, Dirifa is a safe medicine. However, it has its own side effects. It should always be taken for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Dirifa a penicillin?
A: Dirifa is not a penicillin. It is a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin .
Q: Does Dirifa kill good bacteria?
A: Dirifa like other antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the intestine and this can lead to severe diarrhea.
Q: Does Dirifa work for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
A: Dirifa is not indicated for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this condition, there is a presence of lot of bacteria in the small intestine which can cause chronic diarrhea and malabsorption.
Q: Does Dirifa cause orange urine?
A: Yes, the use of Dirifa may cause a reddish discoloration of the urine.
Q: Does Dirifa affect oral contraceptives (birth control)?
A: Interactions have not been reported between Dirifa and oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Dirifa work for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Dirifa has not been approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Please consult your doctor before using Dirifa for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Q: Does Dirifa cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as an effect of Dirifa.
Q: Does Dirifa cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Dirifa. If you have severe diarrhea during or after using Dirifa, you should stop taking Dirifa and contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Does Dirifa kill Helicobacter pylori?
A: Dirifa has not been reported to kill Helicobacter pylori.
Q: Can paracetamol be taken with Dirifa?
A: Dirifa can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically observed between paracetamol and Dirifa. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Dirifa with ibuprofen?
A: Dirifa can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Does Dirifa cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a rare side effect of Dirifa. Please consult your doctor in case you experience intolerable constipation.
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