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Rifazim Benefits & Uses

Rifazim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

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

Rifazim 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

Rifazim Related Warnings

Is the use of Rifazim 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.

Severe
Is the use of Rifazim 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.

Severe
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Kidneys?

Using Rifazim does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Liver?

Rifazim has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Heart?

Rifazim is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifazim with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Rifazim Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rifazim

Is this Rifazim habit forming or addictive?

Rifazim is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rifazim only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Rifazim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rifazim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifazim

Taking Rifazim with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifazim

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rifazim

Question over 5 years ago

Is Rifazim helpful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Rifazim without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Rifazim cause constipation?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

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

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.