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Rexigut 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 Rexigut safe for pregnant women?
Rexigut shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rexigut safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Rexigut. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Rexigut on the Kidneys?
Rexigut does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rexigut on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rexigut on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rexigut on the Heart?
You can take Rexigut without any fear of damage to the heart.
Rexigut should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rexigut unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rexigut habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Rexigut.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Rexigut since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Rexigut is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rexigut cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rexigut
It is safe to take Rexigut with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rexigut
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rexigut and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rexigut 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.
Yes, Rexigut 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.
Rarely, Rexigut causes fatigue. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Rexigut does not cause bloating. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact Rexigut 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.
Usually, Rexigut is given for short-term treatment 2 -14 days which might vary depending on the patient's medical condition. Take Rexigut as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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