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Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Hepatic Encephalopathy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Some other side effects of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Rifarex 550 Mg 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 Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Rifarex. If you are pregnant, do not take Rifarex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Rifarex may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rifarex should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Rifarex does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Rifarex has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Rifarex is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet
You can take Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifarex 550 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Rifarex 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, Rifarex 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, Rifarex 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.
No, Rifarex is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Rifarex in combination with other antibiotics might be used to eradicate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) but it is generally not used and not approved for the treatment of the infection caused by H. pylori.
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