Rifavib
Rifavib Products are primarily used for
Hepatic encephalopathy
About Rifavib Products
Uses of Rifavib Products
Rifaximin is used in hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifavib Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rifavib are Dizziness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue.
How Rifavib 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 Rifavib Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifavib Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifaximin
Q. For how long should you take Rifavib 200 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifavib 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.
Q. Can Rifavib 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifavib 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 Rifavib 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.
Q. How long does Rifavib 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifavib 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifavib 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifavib 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.