Xifapill 550 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Xifapill 550 Tablet Information

Xifapill 550 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Secondary and off-label uses of Xifapill 550 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Xifapill 550 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Xifapill 550 Tablet are Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xifapill 550 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Xifapill 550 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Xifapill 550 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Xifapill 550 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Xifapill 550 Tablet related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Xifapill 550 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Xifapill 550 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Xifapill 550 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Xifapill Benefits & Uses
Xifapill Dosage & How to Take
Xifapill Side Effects
Xifapill Related Warnings
Xifapill Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Xifapill
Xifapill Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Xifapill 550 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Xifapill 550 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

Xifapill 550 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

Xifapill 550 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Xifapill 550 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Xifapill should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Xifapill 550 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Xifapill may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Xifapill 550 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Using Xifapill does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Xifapill 550 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Xifapill on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xifapill 550 Tablet on the Heart?

Xifapill is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Xifapill 550 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xifapill 550 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Xifapill 550 Tablet

Is this Xifapill 550 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Xifapill 550 Tablet is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Xifapill 550 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Xifapill 550 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?

No, Xifapill 550 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xifapill 550 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xifapill 550 Tablet

You can take Xifapill 550 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xifapill 550 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Xifapill 550 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Xifapill 550 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can Xifapill cause headache?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Xifapill 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Xifapill without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Xifapill 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Xifapill work for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

The use of Xifapill for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Xifapill cause weight gain?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

How does Xifapill work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Xifapill works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. For hepatic encephalopathy Xifapill works by inhibiting the growth of enteric ammonia-producing bacteria which are present in our gut, this results in the indirect reduction of serum ammonia level. In irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, how Xifapill works are still unknown but it is presumed that it works by changing the bacterial flora in small intestine and reduction in gas.