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Rifabiz Tablet Benefits & Uses

Rifabiz Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Travelers Diarrhea

Rifabiz Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rifabiz Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Rifabiz Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Rifabiz Tablet can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Rifabiz Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rifabiz Tablet. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Rifabiz Tablet on the Kidneys?

Rifabiz Tablet is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Rifabiz Tablet on the Liver?

Rifabiz Tablet is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifabiz Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Rifabiz Tablet for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifabiz Tablet with Other Drugs

Rifabiz Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Rifabiz Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifabiz Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rifabiz Tablet

Is this Rifabiz Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Rifabiz Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Rifabiz Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Rifabiz Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Rifabiz Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Rifabiz Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifabiz Tablet

Taking Rifabiz Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifabiz Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifabiz Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rifabiz Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Rifabiz Tablet with amoxicillin?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rifabiz Tablet can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Rifabiz Tablet kill H pylori?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Rifabiz Tablet in combination with other antibiotics might be used to eradicate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) but it is generally not used and not approved for the treatment of the infection caused by H. pylori.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Rifabiz Tablet cause weight gain?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Rifabiz Tablet does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug but Rifabiz Tablet 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Rifabiz Tablet cause bloating?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Rifabiz Tablet does not cause bloating. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact Rifabiz Tablet helps in reducing bloating and flatulence in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients by controlling the bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine which is responsible for producing gas that causes bloating and flatulence.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Rifabiz Tablet helpful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rifabiz Tablet is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Rifabiz Tablet is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.