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Rifazim 400 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 Rifazim 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Rifazim shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rifazim 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Rifazim may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rifazim should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Rifazim 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Rifazim does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifazim 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Rifazim has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rifazim 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Rifazim is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifazim 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifazim 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Rifazim 400 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rifazim 400 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rifazim 400 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifazim 400 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifazim 400 Tablet
Taking Rifazim 400 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifazim 400 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rifazim 400 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Rifazim is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Rifazim is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
No, Rifazim 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, Rifazim might cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, then try to eat fibre rich food, take laxatives and digestive enzyme supplements that might be helpful in reducing constipation.
The use of Rifazim for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.
Yes, Rifazim can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rifazim along with ibuprofen.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xifaxan® (rifaximin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 681-683
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1096-1097