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Menarif is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Menarif depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Menarif 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 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.
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.
What is the effect of Menarif on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Menarif on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Menarif on the Liver?
Menarif is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Menarif on the Heart?
Using Menarif does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Menarif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Menarif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Menarif habit forming or addictive?
Menarif does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Menarif 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 Menarif for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Menarif
It is safe to take Menarif with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Menarif
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Menarif with alcohol.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Yes, Menarif can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Menarif along with ibuprofen.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xifaxan® (rifaximin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 681-683
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