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Gifaxin 100 Syrup, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Other than this, Gifaxin 100 Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Gifaxin 100 Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gifaxin 100 Syrup are Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Some other side effects of Gifaxin 100 Syrup have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gifaxin 100 Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gifaxin 100 Syrup is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gifaxin 100 Syrup related warnings talks about Gifaxin 100 Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Gifaxin 100 Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Gifaxin 100 Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Gifaxin 100 Syrup is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Gifaxin 100 Syrup 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.
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Is the use of Gifaxin 100 Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Gifaxin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Gifaxin 100 Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Gifaxin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gifaxin 100 Syrup on the Kidneys?
Gifaxin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Gifaxin 100 Syrup on the Liver?
Gifaxin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gifaxin 100 Syrup on the Heart?
Gifaxin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gifaxin 100 Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gifaxin 100 Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Gifaxin 100 Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gifaxin 100 Syrup since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Gifaxin 100 Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gifaxin 100 Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gifaxin 100 Syrup
Taking Gifaxin 100 Syrup with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gifaxin 100 Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gifaxin 100 Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Gifaxin 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).
No, Gifaxin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Gifaxin can be taken with loperamide. Loperamide does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Gifaxin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Gifaxin may cause orange urine because it is an analog of rifampicin. This side effect is reversible and unharmful in nature which goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Discontinuing Gifaxin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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