Ibifix 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ibifix Benefits & Uses

Ibifix is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

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

Ibifix 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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

Ibifix Related Warnings

Is the use of Ibifix safe for pregnant women?

Ibifix shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ibifix safe during breastfeeding?

Ibifix may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ibifix on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Ibifix on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ibifix on the Liver?

Ibifix has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ibifix on the Heart?

You can take Ibifix without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ibifix with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Ibifix Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ibifix

Is this Ibifix habit forming or addictive?

Ibifix is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ibifix as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Ibifix is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Ibifix is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ibifix Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ibifix

It is safe to take Ibifix with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ibifix

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ibifix and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ibifix

Question about 5 years ago

Is Ibifix safe to use?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Ibifix is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Ibifix?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Ibifix can be taken 2 -3 times a day by mouth or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Ibifix cause orange urine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Ibifix may cause orange urine because it is an analog of rifampicin. This side effect is reversible and unharmful in nature which goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Ibifix work for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

The use of Ibifix for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ibifix?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Ibifix is a brand name of rifaximin and it comes in the form of tablet and syrup. It is a prescription drug and a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes decline in functioning of the brain due to accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage) along with lactulose. It is also used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).