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