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Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension 60 ml in 1 bottle

Product Of Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Rifaximin (100mg/5ml)

Pack of 60 ml

131.41

MRP ₹152.80

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All Details About Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension

Description:

Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and children.

Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension 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 vomiting, headache, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. 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 Hepatic encephalopathy

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Rifaset

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema
  • Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  • Chubbyigue

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Can Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension cause weight gain?

Usually Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension 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.

Q. Should I take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension with food?

Affirmative, Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension 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.

Q. For how long should you take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension?

The duration for which you may need to take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.

Q. Can Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension cure IBS?

Taking Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension 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 Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.

Q. How long does Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension take to work for IBS?

Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.

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