Menarif

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Menarif Information



Menarif Benefits & Uses

Menarif is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Menarif 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


Menarif Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Menarif is used -

Moderate

  • Increased Liver Enzymes
  • Peripheral Edema

Mild

Common

Menarif Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Menarif safe for pregnant women?


    Menarif should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Menarif safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Menarif on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Menarif on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Menarif on the Liver?


    Menarif may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Menarif on the Heart?


    Menarif is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Menarif with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Menarif Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Menarif

  • Is this Menarif habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Menarif has not been reported.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Menarif since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Menarif should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Menarif cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Menarif Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Menarif


    You can take Menarif with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Menarif


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Menarif

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Menarif with amoxicillin?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Menarif can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Menarif cause headache?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Menarif might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Menarif a penicillin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Menarif is not a penicillin. It contains rifaximin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic and an analog of rifampicin. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of travelers’ diarrhea (TD), hepatic encephalopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

Question about 5 years ago

Is Menarif safe to use?

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

Yes, Menarif 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 4 years ago

Can I take Menarif with ibuprofen?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Menarif can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Menarif along with ibuprofen. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xifaxan® (rifaximin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 681-683

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1096-1097

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