Rifaximin Tablets
Rifaximin Tablets
Classification: Antibiotic for the Gut
What is the Rifaximin Tablet?
It is the antibiotic.
It is used to treat different types of bacterial diseases.
What Are the Rifaximin Tablet Uses?
It has a broad spectrum of activity.
It is used against many bacteria.
It is widely used in –
- • Traveler’s diarrhea
- • E.coli infections
- • SIBO
- • Diarrheal IBS
- • Liver Encephalopathy
- • Clostridium difficile colitis
What is Rifaxigem- 550 Tablet?
Rifaxigem is a rifaximin tablet manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
Rifaxigem is a gastroselective antibiotic.
It is used to treat infections of the stomach.
Aprazer Healthcare – The Gastroenterology Drug Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare manufactures a wide range of antibiotics. We are the leading rifaximin exporters worldwide.
We have multiple units of solid oral dosage, manufacturing plants across northern India.
We manufacture several gastroenterology medicines.
Our Top Products Include –
- • Rifaxigem 400 – Rifaximin tablets
- • Eprakast DSR – Esomeprazole and Domeperidone capsules
- • Udikast 300 – Ursodeoxycholic acid tablet
How Does Rifaximin Work?
It has targeted action. It remains only in the intestine.
It inhibits protein synthesis in the bacteria. It stops the growth and cell division in bacteria.
Why Use Rifaximin for Stomach Infections?
- • It has less systemic absorption.
- • It has fewer side effects.
- • It has Local action in the gut.
- • It has a low risk of resistance.
- • It is safe for long-term use.
- • It does not alter the GIT microbiome.
- • It reduces intestinal inflammation.
What Are the Rifaximin Side Effects?
It causes local irritation in the stomach.
- • Nausea
- • Flatulence
- • Weakness
- • Lightheaded ness
- • Low energy
- • Abdominal pain
What Are the Rifaximin’s Serious Side Effects?
The severe side effects are caused due to changes in the microbiome in the gut.
- • Watery diarrhea
- • Blood in the stool
- • Abdominal pain
- • fluid buildup in the stomach
It can cause a severe allergy.
- • Skin rashes
- • Breathing difficulty
- • swelling of hands and feet
It can cause liver and kidney dysfunction.
- • Jaundice
- • Dark urine
- • peripheral edema
- • Black, tarry stool
What Are Rifaximin Precautions?
To be used cautiously in-
- • Severe Hepatic impairment
- • Children under 12 years of age
- • Other antibiotics reduce their absorption.
- • Antifungals may reduce rifaximin efficacy.
- • other infections
When Not to Use Rifaximin?
- • To be used under a doctor’s prescription.
- • It should not be used in bowel obstruction.
- • It should not be used in infections other than E.coli.
- • Avoid its use in severe diarrhea.
- • Driving should be avoided with rifaximin treatment.
- • It should not be used in mothers feeding infants.
- • It should not be used by pregnant women.
What Should Not Be Taken With Rifaximin?
It should be avoided with –
- • Anticoagulant
- • Oral contraceptives
- • Live vaccines
- • Other antibiotics
- • Anti-tubercular drugs
- • Laxatives containing lactulose
Conclusion
Rifaximin is an antibiotic; the treatment course should not be left in between.
It can cause urine discoloration due to the drug colour.
FAQ
Which is the Largest Rifaximin Tablet Manufacturer?
• We are the top gastroenterology drug exporters to Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Which is the Best Rifaximin Tablet?
• It is also available as Rifaxigem 550.
What Are the Important Considerations While Using Rifaximin?
• Taking alcohol should be avoided with rifaximin.
• Driving should be avoided during rifaximin therapy.
Can Rifaximin Cause Drug Desistance?
• The treatment course should not be left in between. It leads to resistance.
