Rifaximin Tablets come under the branding Gedufax-400. It belongs to the drugs known as “antibiotics” which are widely used to treat travelers’ diarrhea that is widely used to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by some bacteria known as Escherichia.
These tablets widely work to stop the growth of bacterial infections in your body. Rifaximin Tablets are also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and it is used to block a brain problem caused by liver disease.
Effective Uses of Rifaximin Tablets
- Prevention of Recurrent Diverticulitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
Key Medical Benefits
- Effective in treating traveler’s diarrhea.
- It helps reduce the frequency and severity of diarrhea episodes associated with IBS-D.
- It helps lower the risk of hepatic encephalopathy episodes.
- It reduces intestinal inflammation and symptoms in some patients.
- It is an effective treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Recommended Usage
Use of these Rifaximin Tablets should be under the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare professional:
- Take it prescribed by a doctor.
- Swallow it with a whole glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Safekeeping Guidelines
- keep all medication out of reach of children
- Protect them from air and moisture exposure.
- Store in a Cool Place
- Store in a Dry Place
- Away from sunlight, children and pets
- Keep Away from Strong Odors
- Regularly check the expiry date of the tablets
Precautions Instructions
Remember, always follow the recommendations of tablets provided by your healthcare provider or the instructions on the medication packaging:
- Tablets should not be taken if you are breastfeeding.
- It is not advised to drink alcohol while using this medication.
- Do not drive or operate machinery.
- If you have a liver impairment or any concerns consult your, doctor
- Consult your doctor, if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
Side Effects
Dosage, administration instructions and guidelines, and potential side effects may vary depending on the specific product and the individual’s medical condition:
- Headache
- Peripheral edema (leg swelling)
- Ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen)
- Increased liver enzymes (ALT)
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the uses of Rifaximin Tablets?
The uses of medications are Traveller’s diarrhoea, Liver encephalopathy, and Irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea.
What are the side effects of Rifaximin Tablets?
The side effects of medications are Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, and nausea.