Rifberry
Rifberry Products are primarily used for
Hepatic encephalopathy
About Rifberry Products
Uses of Rifberry Products
Rifaximin is used in hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifberry Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rifberry are Dizziness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue.
How Rifberry 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 Rifberry Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifberry Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifaximin
Q. Should I take Rifberry 400mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Rifberry 400mg 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 Rifberry 400mg 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. Rifberry 400mg Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Q. Can Rifberry 400mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Usually Rifberry 400mg 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.