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