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Coligut is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Coligut depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Coligut is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Coligut is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Coligut safe for pregnant women?
Coligut shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Coligut safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Coligut. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Coligut on the Kidneys?
Using Coligut does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Coligut on the Liver?
Coligut is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Coligut on the Heart?
Using Coligut does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Coligut should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coligut unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coligut habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Coligut is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Coligut will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Coligut only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coligut is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Coligut
You can take Coligut with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coligut
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Coligut with alcohol will be.
Yes, Coligut might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Coligut is a brand name of rifaximin and it comes in the form of tablet and syrup. It is a prescription drug and a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes decline in functioning of the brain due to accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage) along with lactulose. It is also used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
No, Coligut is not a penicillin. It contains rifaximin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic and an analog of rifampicin. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of travelers’ diarrhea (TD), hepatic encephalopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
Yes, Coligut is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Coligut does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug but Coligut has been reported to cause weight loss in a few patients with travelers’ diarrhea. If you notice any unusual rapid weight changes after taking this drug then discuss with it your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience