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

Riflect 400 Tablet Information

Riflect 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Riflect 400 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Riflect 400 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Riflect 400 Tablet are Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Riflect 400 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Riflect 400 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Riflect 400 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Riflect 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Riflect 400 Tablet related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Riflect 400 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Riflect 400 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Riflect 400 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Riflect Benefits & Uses
Riflect Dosage & How to Take
Riflect Side Effects
Riflect Related Warnings
Riflect Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Riflect
Riflect Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Riflect 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Riflect 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

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

Riflect 400 Tablet 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

Riflect 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Riflect 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Riflect. If you are pregnant, do not take Riflect without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Riflect 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Riflect may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Riflect 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Riflect does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Riflect 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Riflect has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Riflect 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Riflect is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Riflect 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Riflect 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Riflect 400 Tablet

Is this Riflect 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Riflect 400 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Riflect 400 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Riflect 400 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Riflect 400 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Riflect 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Riflect 400 Tablet

It is safe to take Riflect 400 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Riflect 400 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Riflect 400 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Riflect 400 Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Riflect with ibuprofen?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Riflect can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Riflect along with ibuprofen.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Riflect with amoxicillin?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Riflect 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

What is Riflect?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Riflect is a brand name of rifaximin and it comes in the form of tablet and syrup. It is a prescription drug and a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes decline in functioning of the brain due to accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage) along with lactulose. It is also used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Riflect cause bloating?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Riflect does not cause bloating. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact Riflect helps in reducing bloating and flatulence in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients by controlling the bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine which is responsible for producing gas that causes bloating and flatulence.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Riflect cause headache?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Riflect 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.