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Rifacept 600mg Capsule

Manufactured By Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Rifampicin (600mg)

Package Size ( 3 Capsule in a strip )

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MRP Rs 48.00

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Rifacept 600mg Capsule

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Rifampicin (600mg)

Package Size ( 3 Capsule in a strip )

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Pharmacies (1)

MRP Rs 48.00

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Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Information about Rifacept 600mg Capsule

Interactions / Warnings:

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Rifacept 600mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Your doctor has prescribed Rifacept to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food. Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Rifacept can interact with many medicines. Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rifacept may decrease their effectiveness. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.

Side Effects:

Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Chills, Muscle pain.

How to 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. Rifacept 600mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Rifacept 600mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.

Faq for medicine:

Q: Is rifampin a penicillin/amoxicillin/sulfa drug?
A: No. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has a structure and mechanism of action different from penicillin or amoxicillin (amoxicillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics). The chemical structure and mechanism of action of rifampin is different from sulfa drugs

Q: Is rifampin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
A: Rifampin is a bactericidal drug. It acts by blocking the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-dependent RNA polymerase which essential for important life processes in the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria

Q: Is rifampin an inducer or inhibitor?
A: Rifampin is an inducer (increases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Q: What is R-cin 600 used for?
A: R-cin 600 is a trade name for active drug rifampin 600 mg. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It is also used in the prevention of meningococcal meningitis and Haemophilus influenza infections. It may also be used in combination with other drugs to treat infections-Brucellosis, Legionnaires disease or serious staphylococcal infections

Q: What is R-cinex/Macox plus/R-cinex 600?
A: R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of active drugs rifampin and isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. R-cinex 600 and Macox plus contains 600 mg of active drug rifampin and 300 mg of active drug isoniazid

Q: Can I take rifampin with ibuprofen/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
A: Rifampin has no known serious drug interaction with ibuprofen or acetaminophen (trade name Tylenol). Inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Q: Does rifampin cause weight gain/weight loss/ hair loss/ constipation/ yeast infection?
A: No. Changes in body weight, hair loss or triggering constipation are not among the known side effects of rifampin. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has no known effect on causing yeast infections

Q: Does rifampin cause headaches?
A: Yes. Headache is a possible side effect of rifampin

Q: Does rifampin change urine color/turn urine orange?
A: Yes. Taking rifampin may change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful

Q: Does rifampin cause liver damage?
A: Rifampin is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration. Constant monitoring of liver function is important while on treatment with rifampin. Taking drugs like saquinavir, ritonavir with rifampin can cause severe liver damage. Do consult your doctor if you have any liver problem before taking rifampin.