Menarif Tablet 400 Mg: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Menarif Benefits & Uses

Menarif is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Travelers Diarrhea

Menarif 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

Menarif Related Warnings

Is the use of Menarif safe for pregnant women?

Menarif 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 Menarif safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Menarif. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Menarif on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Menarif on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Menarif on the Liver?

Menarif is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Menarif on the Heart?

Using Menarif does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Menarif with Other Drugs

Menarif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Menarif Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Menarif

Is this Menarif habit forming or addictive?

Menarif does not cause addiction.

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

Menarif will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Menarif is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Menarif for mental disorders.

No

Menarif Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Menarif

It is safe to take Menarif with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Menarif

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Menarif with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Menarif

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Menarif with amoxicillin?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Menarif 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Menarif cause headache?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Menarif might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Menarif a penicillin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Menarif 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Is Menarif safe to use?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Menarif 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.