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Enteroguard 400mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Enteroguard 400mg Tablet is a product of Mackenzie Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Rifaximin (400mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 383.40

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All Details About Enteroguard 400mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Enteroguard 400mg Tablet

Description:

Enteroguard 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.

This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Some people may develop side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.

Earlier starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Directions For 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. Enteroguard 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Enteroguard

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema
  • Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  • Depression
  • Joint pain
  • Rash
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Breathing problems
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Enteroguard 400mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Enteroguard 400mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Enteroguard 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Enteroguard 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Enteroguard 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Enteroguard 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Should I take Enteroguard 400mg Tablet with food?

Affirmative, Enteroguard 400mg Tablet can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.

What does Enteroguard 400mg Tablet 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. Enteroguard 400mg Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.

Can Enteroguard 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Usually Enteroguard 400mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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