Rcifax 400 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
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, Rcifax 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 Rcifax with amoxicillin?
A: Rcifax 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 Rcifax safe?
A: Yes, Rcifax 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 Rcifax a penicillin?
A: Rcifax is not a penicillin. It is a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin .
Q: Does Rcifax kill good bacteria?
A: Rcifax like other antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the intestine and this can lead to severe diarrhea.
Q: Does Rcifax work for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
A: Rcifax 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 Rcifax cause orange urine?
A: Yes, the use of Rcifax may cause a reddish discoloration of the urine.
Q: Does Rcifax affect oral contraceptives (birth control)?
A: Interactions have not been reported between Rcifax and oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Rcifax work for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Rcifax has not been approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Please consult your doctor before using Rcifax for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Q: Does Rcifax cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as an effect of Rcifax.
Q: Does Rcifax cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Rcifax. If you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rcifax, you should stop taking Rcifax and contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Does Rcifax kill Helicobacter pylori?
A: Rcifax has not been reported to kill Helicobacter pylori.
Q: Can paracetamol be taken with Rcifax?
A: Rcifax can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically observed between paracetamol and Rcifax. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Rcifax with ibuprofen?
A: Rcifax 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 Rcifax cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a rare side effect of Rcifax. Please consult your doctor in case you experience intolerable constipation.
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