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Rifazim 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 Rifazim safe for pregnant women?
Rifazim should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Rifazim safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rifazim. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Kidneys?
Rifazim is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Liver?
Rifazim has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rifazim on the Heart?
Rifazim is completely safe for the heart.
Rifazim 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 Rifazim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifazim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Rifazim.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rifazim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Rifazim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifazim cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rifazim
Taking Rifazim with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifazim
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rifazim with alcohol will be.
Yes, Rifazim is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Rifazim is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
No, Rifazim is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Rifazim 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.
The use of Rifazim for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.
Yes, Rifazim can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rifazim 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1096-1097