Rifaximin Tablets 200 mg
Dirifa 200 Tablet
Dirifa 200 Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Dirifa 200 Tablet Composition :-
Dirifa 200 Tablet consists of : Rifaximin 200 mg.
Rifaximin is a antibiotic.
Dirifa 200 Tablet Uses :
Dirifa 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Dirifa 200 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Dirifa 200 Tablet is used to treat traveller's diarrhoea (an intestinal infection that happens as a result of eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water while travelling) which is caused due to E. coli bacteria. Dirifa 200 Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Dirifa 200 Tablet Dosage :-
Dirifa 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine. Dirifa 200 Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
Dirifa 200 Tablet dose or duration and treatment will be decided by your doctor.
It is better to take Dirifa 200 Tablet at a fixed time every day.
If you miss a dose of Dirifa 200 Tablet, take Dirifa 200 Tablet as soon as you remember.
Dirifa 200 Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Dirifa 200 Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effect.
• Headache,
• Peripheral edema,
• Nausea,
• Dizziness,
• Fatigue,
• Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity),
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Dirifa 200 Tablet Works :-
Dirifa 200 Tablet consists of : Rifaximin.
Rifaximin is an antibiotic. Rifaximin works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract, and treats your infection.
Thus, Dirifa 200 Tablet treats bacterial infections.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Dirifa 200 Tablet is not suggested if you are allergic to Rifaximin.
• Tell your doctor about your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions before having Dirifa 200 Tablet. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid any of the side effects.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet is not suggested for use in your pregnancy as limited safety information is available. So, inform your doctor before having Dirifa 200 Tablet.
• It is not known whether Dirifa 200 Tablet can passes into the breastmilk or not. So, it is not suggested for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Ask your doctor before having Dirifa 200 Tablet.
• Traveller's diarrhoea caused by other bacteria
Dirifa 200 Tablet is reported to be helpfull to treat traveller's diarrhoea caused by E. coli bacteria. It is not suggested to take Dirifa 200 Tablet for traveller's diarrhoea caused by other bacteria.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet can give rise to diarrhoea because it can also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Tell your doctor if you undergo critical diarrhoea while taking Dirifa 200 Tablet.
• Antibiotic resistance take place when bacteria develop the capacity to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. So, finish your full course of treatment with Dirifa 200 Tablet even if your condition gets better after a few doses to avoid antibiotic resistance.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet can give rise to dizziness. So, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking Dirifa 200 Tablet.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet is not suggested for use in children below the age of 12 years for the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea.
• Due to the lack of safety data, Dirifa 200 Tablet must be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Inform your doctor before having Dirifa 200 Tablet.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and lead to diarrhoea. Therefore use Dirifa 200 Tablet with very caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, mostly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the large intestine), as it may further worsen your condition.
• Dirifa 200 Tablet is broken down in the liver. So, it must be used carefully if you have serious liver problems.
• Do not take more or less than the suggested dose of Dirifa 200 Tablet. Take Dirifa 200 Tablet for the suggested duration to avoid the risk of re-infection that would be hard to treat in the future.
• Take Dirifa 200 Tablet at the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Inform your doctor immediately if you undergo any side effects that continue or worsen.
Dirifa 200 Tablet Mfg By :-
Abbott
Dirifa 200 Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ =
Dirifa 200 Tablet Storage :-
Dirifa 200 Tablet : store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Rifaximin,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of bacterial infections
FAQs :-
What is Dirifa 200 Tablet?
Dirifa 200 Tablet consists of : Rifaximin. Rifaximin is a antibiotic.
Dirifa 200 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Dirifa 200 Tablet is used to treat traveller's diarrhoea which is caused due to E. coli bacteria. Dirifa 200 Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
How should Dirifa 200 Tablet be Taken?
Dirifa 200 Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Dirifa 200 Tablet dose or duration and treatment will be decided by your doctor. It is better to take Dirifa 200 Tablet at a fixed time every day.
What are the side effects of Dirifa 200 Tablet?
Dirifa 200 Tablet can cause side effects such as, Headache, peripheral edema, nausea, dizziness, fatigue and ascites etc. Normally, these side effects get solved again with time. However, talk to your doctor if any of these effects continues for a long time or worsen.
What if I forget to take Dirifa 200 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dirifa 200 Tablet, take Dirifa 200 Tablet as soon as you remember. It is better to take Dirifa 200 Tablet at a fixed time every day. Take Dirifa 200 Tablet for the suggested duration to avoid the risk of re-infection that would be hard to treat in the future.
Dirifa 200 Tablet can be taken during pregnancy?
Dirifa 200 Tablet is not suggested for use in your pregnancy as limited safety information is available. So, inform your doctor before having Dirifa 200 Tablet.
Dirifa 200 Tablet can be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Dirifa 200 Tablet can passes into the breastmilk or not. So, it is not suggested for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Ask your doctor before having Dirifa 200 Tablet.