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Rifaxiflo 400mg tablet- Uses, Side Effects, Composition and Price

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Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.

Uses of Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablets :

Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Note :

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.

BENEFITS OF Rifaxiflo 400mg :

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes, coma. Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

Side Effects of Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rifaxiflo 400mg

Dizziness

Nausea

Peripheral edema

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)

Fatigue

Depression

Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Joint pain

Rash

Muscle pain

How to use Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet :

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Doxophyle 400 Tablet Works :

Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Safety Advice :

Warnings Alcohol :

"CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR" It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Warnings Pregnancy :

"CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR" Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Warnings Breast Feeding :

"SAFE IF PRESCRIBED" Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Warnings Driving :

"SAFE" Rifaxiflo 400 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Warnings Kidney :

"SAFE IF PRESCRIBED" Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Warnings Liver :

"CAUTION" Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE RIFAXIFLO TABLET? :

If you miss a dose of Rifaxiflo 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.