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Rucam 200 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. The alternative uses of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet are Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rucam 200 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Rucam 200 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rucam 200 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Rucam 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rucam 200 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Rucam 200 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 Rucam 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Rucam can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Rucam 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 Rucam 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Rucam does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Rucam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Rucam is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rucam 200 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rucam 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rucam 200 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Rucam 200 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rucam 200 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rucam 200 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rucam 200 Mg Tablet
You can take Rucam 200 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rucam 200 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rucam 200 Mg Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Rucam is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Rucam is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
Yes, Rucam might cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, then try to eat fibre rich food, take laxatives and digestive enzyme supplements that might be helpful in reducing constipation.
Rarely, Rucam causes fatigue. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Rucam 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.
The use of Rucam for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.
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