Rifakem 550 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Rifakem 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

Rifakem 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

Rifakem 550 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rifakem 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)

Rifakem 550 Tablet Related Warnings

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

Rifakem 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 Rifakem 550 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rifakem. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

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

Rifakem is completely safe for kidneys.

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

Very few cases of side effects of Rifakem on the liver have been reported.

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

There are no any side effects of Rifakem for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifakem 550 Tablet with Other Drugs

Rifakem 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

Rifakem 550 Tablet Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rifakem 550 Tablet

Is this Rifakem 550 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Rifakem 550 Tablet.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Rifakem 550 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Rifakem 550 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rifakem 550 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifakem 550 Tablet

You can take Rifakem 550 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifakem 550 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifakem 550 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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