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Rifastop 400 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 Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Rifastop. If you are pregnant, do not take Rifastop without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Rifastop 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 Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Rifastop does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Rifastop is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Rifastop is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet
It is safe to take Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Rifastop 400 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Rifastop 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.
Discontinuing Rifastop 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.
No, Rifastop does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug but Rifastop has been reported to cause weight loss in a few patients with travelers’ diarrhea. If you notice any unusual rapid weight changes after taking this drug then discuss with it your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rifastop can be taken 2 -3 times a day by mouth or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver function.
Yes, Rifastop 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.
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