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