Rifadox 550mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd
Composition Rifaximin (550mg)
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, Rifadox 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 Rifadox with amoxicillin?
A: Rifadox 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 Rifadox safe?
A: Yes, Rifadox 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 Rifadox a penicillin?
A: Rifadox is not a penicillin. It is a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin .
Q: Does Rifadox kill good bacteria?
A: Rifadox like other antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the intestine and this can lead to severe diarrhea.
Q: Does Rifadox work for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
A: Rifadox 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 Rifadox cause orange urine?
A: Yes, the use of Rifadox may cause a reddish discoloration of the urine.
Q: Does Rifadox affect oral contraceptives (birth control)?
A: Interactions have not been reported between Rifadox and oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Rifadox work for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Rifadox has not been approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Please consult your doctor before using Rifadox for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Q: Does Rifadox cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as an effect of Rifadox.
Q: Does Rifadox cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Rifadox. If you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifadox, you should stop taking Rifadox and contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Does Rifadox kill Helicobacter pylori?
A: Rifadox has not been reported to kill Helicobacter pylori.
Q: Can paracetamol be taken with Rifadox?
A: Rifadox can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically observed between paracetamol and Rifadox. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Rifadox with ibuprofen?
A: Rifadox 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 Rifadox cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a rare side effect of Rifadox. Please consult your doctor in case you experience intolerable constipation.
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