Dirifa 550 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Dirifa 550 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Travelers Diarrhea

Dirifa 550 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dirifa 550 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dirifa 550 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Pharyngitis
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Rash
Fatigue
पेट दर्द
Vertigo

Common

पेट की गैस
Bloating or fullness
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Dirifa 550 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Dirifa 550 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Dirifa has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dirifa without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Dirifa 550 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dirifa. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Dirifa 550 Tablet on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Dirifa on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dirifa 550 Tablet on the Liver?

Dirifa is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dirifa 550 Tablet on the Heart?

Using Dirifa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dirifa 550 Tablet with Other Drugs

Dirifa 550 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Dirifa 550 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dirifa 550 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dirifa 550 Tablet

Is this Dirifa 550 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Dirifa 550 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dirifa 550 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dirifa 550 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dirifa 550 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dirifa 550 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dirifa 550 Tablet

Taking Dirifa 550 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dirifa 550 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dirifa 550 Tablet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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