Rifazim 550 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Rifazim 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

Rifazim 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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: Traveler's Diarrhea 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

Rifazim 550 Tablet Side Effects

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

Rifazim 550 Tablet Related Warnings

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

Rifazim 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 Rifazim 550 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Rifazim may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rifazim should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

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

Using Rifazim does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

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

Rifazim has very mild side effects on the liver.

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

Rifazim is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifazim 550 Tablet with Other Drugs

Rifazim 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

Rifazim 550 Tablet Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rifazim 550 Tablet

Is this Rifazim 550 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Rifazim 550 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Rifazim 550 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rifazim 550 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Rifazim 550 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rifazim 550 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifazim 550 Tablet

Taking Rifazim 550 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifazim 550 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rifazim 550 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown