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Rifakem Benefits & Uses

Rifakem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

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

Rifakem 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: 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: 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: 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

Rifakem Side Effects

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

Rifakem Related Warnings

Is the use of Rifakem safe for pregnant women?

Rifakem 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 Rifakem safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rifakem. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Rifakem on the Kidneys?

Rifakem is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Rifakem on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Rifakem on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifakem on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Rifakem for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifakem with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Rifakem Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rifakem

Is this Rifakem habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Rifakem.

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

Rifakem does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Rifakem should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Rifakem in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rifakem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifakem

You can take Rifakem with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifakem

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rifakem and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1096-1097

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1096-1097

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Rifakem Benefits & Uses

Rifakem Dosage & How to Take

Rifakem Side Effects

Rifakem Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Rifakem with Other Drugs

Rifakem Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Rifakem

Rifakem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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