Rifakem 200 Tablet
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Product introduction
Rifakem 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea.
Rifakem 200 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Rifakem 200 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Uses of Rifakem Tablet
- Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Benefits of Rifakem Tablet
In Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Infectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Rifakem 200 Tablet helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.
Side effects of Rifakem Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rifakem
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Tenesmus (increased urge to pass stools)
How to use Rifakem Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rifakem 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rifakem Tablet works
Rifakem 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Rifakem 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifakem 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifakem 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifakem 200 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Rifakem 200 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifakem 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifakem 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rifakem 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifakem 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rifakem Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rifakem 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Rifakem 200 Tablet for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
- It should only be taken for a maximum of three days. If your symptoms do not improve after three days, inform your doctor. Do not take a second course of Rifakem 200 Tablet.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifakem 200 Tablet and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Rifamycin derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rifakem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Rifaximin may reduce the efficacy of Warfarin.
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the doses of Warfarin accordingly.
Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you
Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you
Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you
Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you ex
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Rifakem 200 Tablet
Twice A Day
49%
Thrice A Day
43%
Once A Day
8%
What are you using Rifakem Tablet for?
Infectious di*
57%
Diarrhea
29%
Others
14%
*Infectious diarrhea
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Poor
33%
Average
22%
What were the side-effects while using Rifakem 200 Tablet?
Vomiting
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Rifakem Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Rifakem 200 Tablet on price
Expensive
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Average
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FAQs
For how long should you take Rifakem 200 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifakem 200 Tablet will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.
Can Rifakem 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifakem 200 Tablet can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Rifakem 200 Tablet can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
How long does Rifakem 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifakem 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifakem 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifakem 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rifakem 200 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rifakem 200 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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