Rifantos
Rifantos Products are primarily used for
Hepatic encephalopathy
About Rifantos Products
Uses of Rifantos Products
Rifaximin is used in hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifantos Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rifantos are Dizziness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue.
How Rifantos 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 Rifantos Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifantos Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifaximin
Q. Should I take Rifantos 550 Tablet with food?
Yes, Rifantos 550 Tablet can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
Q. What does Rifantos 550 Tablet do for the liver?
In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rifantos 550 Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Q. Can Rifantos 550 Tablet cause weight gain?
Usually Rifantos 550 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
Products for Rifantos
Rifantos 550 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹368
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Rifantos 400mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹283
Not Available