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Rifaxigress 550 Tablet is prescribed to adults and children for the treatment of infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea IBSD It can be used alone or along with other medications You may take this medicine with or without food preferably at the same time every day The dosage and duration should be as per the doctors instructions It is important to continue taking this medicine for the entire prescribed duration Discontinuing it prematurely may result in the recurrence of the infection making it more difficult to treat Some individuals may experience temporary side effects such as vomiting headache dizziness and nausea If these side effects persist or cause discomfort it is recommended to consult your doctor It is normal and harmless if your urine turns reddish in color while using this medication Before starting treatment with Rifaxigress 550 Tablet inform your doctor if you are pregnant breastfeeding or if you have any liver kidney or heart conditions Additionally disclose any allergies you have to medications

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Available in 3 variations

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Rifaxigress 200mg Tablet 10s

Rifaxigress 200mg Tablet 10s

Rifaximin (200mg)

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Rifaxigress 550mg Tablet 10s

Rifaxigress 550mg Tablet 10s

Rifaximin (550mg)

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Rifaxigress 400 Tablet 10s

Rifaxigress 400 Tablet 10s

Rifaximin (400mg)

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Related Faqs

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Is Rifaximin a strong antibiotic?

Rifaximin is a broad-spectrum nonabsorbed rifamycin antibiotic with an excellent safety profile, a lack of drug interactions, and minimal effect on the intestinal microbiome. This gut-selective antimicrobial is currently approved for the treatment of travelers diarrhea caused with noninvasive E. coli strains.

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For how long should you take Sibofix?

The duration for which you may need to take Sibofix will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of travelers diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.

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How long does Rifaxim take to work for IBS?

Rifaxim usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifaxim for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifaxim provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.

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What does Rifakem do for the liver?

In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rifakem slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.

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What does Rifnim do for the liver?

In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rifnim slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.

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Can Rifagen cure IBS?

Taking Rifagen can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Rifagen can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.

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