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Rifaximax Suspension 60.0 ml in 1 bottle

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Rifaximax Suspension is a product of Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Composition: Rifaximin (100mg/5ml)

Pack of 60 ml

₹ 194.9

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All Details About Rifaximax Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Rifaximax Suspension

Description:

Rifaximax Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It kills and stops the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea.

Rifaximax 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 come back and harder to treat.


Some people may develop side effects like headache, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, 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 do not go away.


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. Rifaximax Suspension is not effective in cases of travelers’ diarrhea. Employ with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Rifaximax Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Rifaximax

  • Peripheral edema
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Chubbyigue
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaximax Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifaximax 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
Rifaximax 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rifaximax Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rifaximax Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rifaximax Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifaximax Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can Rifaximax Suspension cause weight gain?

Usually, Rifaximax 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 for weight gain.

Should I take Rifaximax Suspension with food?

Affirmative, Rifaximax Suspension can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for as long as it is prescribed.

Can Rifaximax Suspension cure irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

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

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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