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Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Other than this, Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Some other side effects of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Rifarex has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Rifarex without medical advice.
Is the use of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Rifarex. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Rifarex on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Rifarex is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Rifarex is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet
You can take Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifarex 200 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Rifarex 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, Rifarex 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.
Yes, Rifarex 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.
No, Rifarex 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.
Rifarex 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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