Rifaximin Tablets 200 mg
Rifagut Tablet
Rifagut Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Rifagut Tablet Composition :-
Rifagut Tablet consists of : Rifaximin 200 mg.
Rifaximin is a antibiotic.
Rifagut Tablet Uses :
Rifagut Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifagut Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Rifagut 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. Rifagut Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Rifagut Tablet Dosage :-
Rifagut Tablet is a prescription medicine. Rifagut Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
Rifagut Tablet dose or duration and treatment will be decided by your doctor.
It is better to take Rifagut Tablet at a fixed time every day.
If you miss a dose of Rifagut Tablet, take Rifagut Tablet as soon as you remember.
Rifagut Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Rifagut 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 Rifagut Tablet Works :-
Rifagut 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, Rifagut Tablet treats bacterial infections.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Rifagut Tablet is not suggested if you are allergic to Rifaximin.
• Tell your doctor about your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions before having Rifagut Tablet. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid any of the side effects.
• Rifagut Tablet is not suggested for use in your pregnancy as limited safety information is available. So, inform your doctor before having Rifagut Tablet.
• It is not known whether Rifagut Tablet can passes into the breastmilk or not. So, it is not suggested for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Ask your doctor before having Rifagut Tablet.
• Traveller's diarrhoea caused by other bacteria
Rifagut Tablet is reported to be helpfull to treat traveller's diarrhoea caused by E. coli bacteria. It is not suggested to take Rifagut Tablet for traveller's diarrhoea caused by other bacteria.
• Rifagut 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 Rifagut 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 Rifagut Tablet even if your condition gets better after a few doses to avoid antibiotic resistance.
• Rifagut Tablet can give rise to dizziness. So, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking Rifagut Tablet.
• Rifagut 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, Rifagut Tablet must be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Inform your doctor before having Rifagut Tablet.
• Rifagut Tablet can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and lead to diarrhoea. Therefore use Rifagut 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.
• Rifagut 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 Rifagut Tablet. Take Rifagut Tablet for the suggested duration to avoid the risk of re-infection that would be hard to treat in the future.
• Take Rifagut 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.
Rifagut Tablet Mfg By :-
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Rifagut Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ =
Rifagut Tablet Storage :-
Rifagut Tablet : store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Rifaximin,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of bacterial infections
FAQs :-
What is Rifagut Tablet?
Rifagut Tablet consists of : Rifaximin. Rifaximin is a antibiotic.
Rifagut Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Rifagut Tablet is used to treat traveller's diarrhoea which is caused due to E. coli bacteria. Rifagut Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
How should Rifagut Tablet be Taken?
Rifagut Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Rifagut Tablet dose or duration and treatment will be decided by your doctor. It is better to take Rifagut Tablet at a fixed time every day.
What are the side effects of Rifagut Tablet?
Rifagut 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 Rifagut Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rifagut Tablet, take Rifagut Tablet as soon as you remember. It is better to take Rifagut Tablet at a fixed time every day. Take Rifagut Tablet for the suggested duration to avoid the risk of re-infection that would be hard to treat in the future.
Rifagut Tablet can be taken during pregnancy?
Rifagut Tablet is not suggested for use in your pregnancy as limited safety information is available. So, inform your doctor before having Rifagut Tablet.
Rifagut Tablet can be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Rifagut Tablet can passes into the breastmilk or not. So, it is not suggested for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Ask your doctor before having Rifagut Tablet.