Dufaximin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Dufaximin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dufaximin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Dufaximin also has some side effects, the most common being Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Dufaximin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dufaximin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Dufaximin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dufaximin related warnings talks about Dufaximin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Dufaximin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Dufaximin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dufaximin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
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