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Rixmin 400 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Hepatic Encephalopathy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Rixmin 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rixmin 400 Tablet. 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 side effects typically associated with Rixmin 400 Tablet include Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Rixmin 400 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Rixmin 400 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rixmin 400 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Rixmin 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Rixmin 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rixmin 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Rixmin 400 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rixmin 400 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Rixmin 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 Rixmin 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Rixmin. If you are pregnant, do not take Rixmin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rixmin 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Rixmin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rixmin 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Rixmin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rixmin 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Rixmin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Rixmin 400 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Rixmin without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rixmin 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rixmin 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Rixmin 400 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rixmin 400 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rixmin 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rixmin 400 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rixmin 400 Tablet
Taking Rixmin 400 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rixmin 400 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rixmin 400 Tablet with alcohol.
Usually, Rixmin is given for short-term treatment 2 -14 days which might vary depending on the patient's medical condition. Take Rixmin as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Rixmin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rixmin along with ibuprofen.
No, Rixmin 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.
No, Rixmin does not cause bloating. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact Rixmin 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.
Yes, Rixmin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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