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Rifakem 200 Tablet 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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Is the use of Rifakem 200 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.
Is the use of Rifakem 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Rifakem should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rifakem 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Rifakem does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifakem 200 Tablet on the Liver?
Rifakem has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rifakem 200 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Rifakem without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifakem 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifakem 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Rifakem 200 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rifakem 200 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Rifakem 200 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rifakem 200 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifakem 200 Tablet
It is safe to take Rifakem 200 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifakem 200 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifakem 200 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Rifakem is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Rifakem is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
Rarely, Rifakem causes fatigue. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Rifakem 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.
Discontinuing Rifakem on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
The use of Rifakem for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.
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References
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