Rifaximax 550mg Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Zuventus Healthcare 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, Rifaximax 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 Rifaximax with amoxicillin?
A: Rifaximax 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 Rifaximax safe?
A: Yes, Rifaximax 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 Rifaximax a penicillin?
A: Rifaximax is not a penicillin. It is a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin .
Q: Does Rifaximax kill good bacteria?
A: Rifaximax like other antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the intestine and this can lead to severe diarrhea.
Q: Does Rifaximax work for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
A: Rifaximax 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 Rifaximax cause orange urine?
A: Yes, the use of Rifaximax may cause a reddish discoloration of the urine.
Q: Does Rifaximax affect oral contraceptives (birth control)?
A: Interactions have not been reported between Rifaximax and oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Rifaximax work for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Rifaximax has not been approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Please consult your doctor before using Rifaximax for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Q: Does Rifaximax cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as an effect of Rifaximax.
Q: Does Rifaximax cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Rifaximax. If you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifaximax, you should stop taking Rifaximax and contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Does Rifaximax kill Helicobacter pylori?
A: Rifaximax has not been reported to kill Helicobacter pylori.
Q: Can paracetamol be taken with Rifaximax?
A: Rifaximax can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically observed between paracetamol and Rifaximax. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Rifaximax with ibuprofen?
A: Rifaximax 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 Rifaximax cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a rare side effect of Rifaximax. Please consult your doctor in case you experience intolerable constipation.
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