Rifalet
Rifalet Products are primarily used for
Hepatic encephalopathy
About Rifalet Products
Uses of Rifalet Products
Rifaximin is used in hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifalet Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rifalet are Dizziness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue.
How Rifalet Products work
Rifaximin is an antibiotic. In hepatic encephalopathy, it works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria thereby relieving symptoms such as agitation, confusion, and muscle problems. In infectious diarrhea, it works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhea.
Patient Concerns about Rifalet Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifalet Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifaximin
Q. For how long should you take Rifalet 200mg Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifalet 200mg 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.
Q. Can Rifalet 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifalet 200mg 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 Rifalet 200mg Tablet can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
Q. How long does Rifalet 200mg Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifalet 200mg Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifalet 200mg Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifalet 200mg Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.