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