Rifaxigyl-M 200mg/400mg Tablet

Rifaxigyl tablet is composed of Rifaximin, Metronidazole. It is used for the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine hinders the growth of the bacteria Escherichia coli (Travellers diarrhea). It should be avoided if you are suffering from fever and are losing blood from your stool.

This medication is only effective for the treatment of bacterial infections and is inefficient against viral and fungal infections. If used continuously it loses its effectiveness. Along with diarrhea it is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. This medicine is also used to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (improper functioning of the liver).

However, this medication is only advisable for treatment if you are 12 years or above. While under medication you may experience some side effects like-

• Nausea
• Stomach Pain
• Excessive Tiredness
• Headaches
• and Muscle tightening.

The medicine should be kept in a tight container and in a cool and dry place and out of reach of children.

• Traveler's Diarrhea

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Fever

• Allergy

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Headache

• Muscle And Joint Pain

• Blurred Vision

• Dizziness

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Fever

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for roughly about 8 hours in the 200mg tablet.

• What is the onset of action?

  Its shows its effectiveness in roughly within an hour but is the most efficient after 3 doses as it is poorly absorbed.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  The medicine is not habit forming but its looses its effectiveness if consumed excessively.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine can be given to the women who are breastfeeding but only after evaluating the benefits and risks with the doctor.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  If you are taking this drug you are alreading suffering from diarrhoea and liver disfunctions. Its not advisable for you to add fuel to the fire.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Its rather unsafe to drive if you are suffering from diarrhoea.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients with kidney disease and impaired kidney function should use this medicine with caution. Any such issue should immediately be reported to the doctor before consuming this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This drug is to help your liver functioning.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is composed of Rifaximin, Metronidazole. Rifaximin works by inhibiting the process of RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) synthesis by binding with polymerase enzyme receptors and inhibiting the process of transcription. Metronidazole belongs to the class anthelmintics. It enters into the organism and forms the free radical.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

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  The drug does not react well with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The following class of medicines are to be avoided while taking this medicine are Amiodarone, Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, Warfarin. Consult your doctor before taking a combination of medicines.

• Interaction with Food

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  The drug goes well with food as it in itself is low absorpant. Avoid taking it in empty stomach and food with high fat content.

• Interaction with Disease

  The medicine should be avoided when are suffering from fever, else it is supposed to be a relatively safe to use drug. If you have kidney or liver disease, or have certain types of allergies, this medicine will interfere with their treatment.

• Ques : What is Rifaxigyl-M 200mg/400mg Tablet?

  Ans : Rifaxigyl has Rifaximin and Metronidazole as active elements present in it. As being a combination of two antibiotics: Rifaximin and Metronidazole which treat infectious diarrhoea. These antibiotics work in the digestive tract by killing the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause diarrhoea.

• Ques : What are the uses of Rifaxigyl-M 200mg/400mg Tablet?

  Ans : Rifaxigy is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as infectious diarrhoea.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rifaxigyl-M 200mg/400mg Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Flatulence, Fever, Headache, Metallic taste, Dizziness, Abdominal distension, Tenesmus (Urge to defecate but little passage of stool), and Difficulty in controlling bowel movements.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rifaxigyl-M 200mg/400mg Tablet?

  Ans : Rifaxigyl should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.