Rifgem 200mg Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Hetero Drugs Ltd
Composition Rifaximin (200mg)
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, Rifgem 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 Rifgem with amoxicillin?
A: Rifgem 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 Rifgem safe?
A: Yes, Rifgem 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 Rifgem a penicillin?
A: Rifgem is not a penicillin. It is a non-aminoglycoside semi-synthetic, nonsystemic antibiotic derived from rifamycin .
Q: Does Rifgem kill good bacteria?
A: Rifgem like other antibiotics can alter the normal bacteria in the intestine and this can lead to severe diarrhea.
Q: Does Rifgem work for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?
A: Rifgem 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 Rifgem cause orange urine?
A: Yes, the use of Rifgem may cause a reddish discoloration of the urine.
Q: Does Rifgem affect oral contraceptives (birth control)?
A: Interactions have not been reported between Rifgem and oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Rifgem work for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Rifgem has not been approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Please consult your doctor before using Rifgem for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Q: Does Rifgem cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as an effect of Rifgem.
Q: Does Rifgem cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Rifgem. If you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifgem, you should stop taking Rifgem and contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Does Rifgem kill Helicobacter pylori?
A: Rifgem has not been reported to kill Helicobacter pylori.
Q: Can paracetamol be taken with Rifgem?
A: Rifgem can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically observed between paracetamol and Rifgem. However, interactions may occur. Please talk to your doctor in case you require to take the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Rifgem with ibuprofen?
A: Rifgem 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 Rifgem cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a rare side effect of Rifgem. Please consult your doctor in case you experience intolerable constipation.
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