Rifaxigem 550
Rifaximin Tablets 550 mg
Rifaxigem 550
Composition: Rifaximin
Therapeutic Class: Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Rifaxigem: Gastrointestinal Antibiotic with Minimal Systemic Exposure
Rifaxigem is a globally trusted gastrointestinal medicine, prescribed by healthcare professionals for bacterial infections of the gut.
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What is Rifaxigem?
Rifaxigem is rifaximin, which is used to treat various infections of the stomach.
Uses of Rifaxigem
- • E. coli induced Traveler’s diarrhea
- • Bacterial growth in the small intestine (SIBO)
- • IBS with diarrhea
- • Hepatic Encephalopathy
How does Rifaxigem work?
It eliminates bacteria by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis.
Benefits
- • Drops the intestinal bacterial load
- • No systemic absorption
- • Broad-spectrum activity
- • Low risk of antibiotic resistance
- • Does not disrupt gut flora
Common Side Effects
- • Urgency to defecate
- • Flatulence
- • Gas
- • Bloating
- • Nausea
- • Abdominal pain
Serious Side Effects
- • Rash, itchiness
- • Dizziness, confusion, altered mental state
- • Blood or mucus in stool
- • Persistent diarrheas
- • Impaired liver function
- • Risk of fungal infections
Precautions
To be used cautiously in patients with:
- • Liver dysfunctions
- • Children under 12 years of age
- • Other antibiotics or antifungals may reduce rifaximin efficacy.
Contraindication
Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to rifaximin or any excipients.
- • Non-E. coli infections
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Warning
To be used under medical prescription only. May cause dizziness, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Important Safety and Monitoring Information
Regularly monitor liver functions, allergic reactions, use for clinical indications, and altered mental status in hepatic encephalopathy, avoid repetitive or overuse in IBS.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin) have minimal side effects?
It is absorbed locally in the gastrointestinal tract.
It has no systemic side effects.
When is Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin) not used?
It is ineffective in high or bloody stools.
Can one use alcohol with Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin)?
Alcohol worsens the side effects.
Is Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin) effective in all types of travelers diarrhea?
It is used only in E. coli infections.
Can I use probiotics with Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin)?
It can be used with a gap of 2-4 hours.
Does Rifaxigem 550 (rifaximin) cause the urine to get red/pink?
Rifamycin is a colored ingredient.
It can darken the urine.
