Description

RIFAXIMIN belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ or ‘antibacterials’ used to treat infectious traveller’s diarrhoea (in adults and children above 12 years of age) caused by E.coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D). Traveller’s diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine. 

RIFAXIMIN contains ‘Rifaximin’ that works by working on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused due to the loss of the beneficial gut bacteria. Thus, RIFAXIMIN helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea. RIFAXIMIN should not be used in the patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E.coli).

Take RIFAXIMIN with or without food. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen), increased liver enzymes (ALT), and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting RIFAXIMIN, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take RIFAXIMIN for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking RIFAXIMIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. RIFAXIMIN is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of RIFAXIMIN

Traveler’s diarrhoea, Liver encephalopathy, Irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea

Medicinal Benefits

RIFAXIMIN belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat infectious travellers diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). RIFAXIMIN is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. RIFAXIMIN is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. RIFAXIMIN is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. RIFAXIMIN is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet. Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of RIFAXIMIN

• Headache
• Peripheral oedema (leg swelling)
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen)
• Increased liver enzymes (ALT)