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Menarif is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Menarif is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Menarif on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Menarif on the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Menarif on the Heart?
Menarif is not harmful for the heart.
Menarif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Menarif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Menarif habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Menarif has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Menarif should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Menarif cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Menarif
You can take Menarif with food.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)
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