Rs.199for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Faxicad 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Faxicad 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Faxicad 200mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Faxicad 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Faxicad 200mg Tablet
Rifaximin(200mg)
Faxicad tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
How faxicad tablet works
Faxicad 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. Faxicad 200mg Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Common side effects of faxicad tablet
Headache, Nausea, Fever, Skin rash, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Peripheral edema, Depression, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Muscle spasm, Joint pain, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Breathlessness, Pneumonia, Vomiting, Rash, Flatulence, Constipation, Itching, Tenesmus (increased urge to pass stools), Diarrhea
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Expert advice FOR Faxicad Tablet
- You have been prescribed Rifaximin for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
- It should only be taken for a maximum of three days. If your symptoms do not improve after three days, inform your doctor. Do not take a second course of Rifaximin.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifaximin and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.
Frequently asked questions FOR Faxicad 200mg Tablet
Rifaximin
Q. For how long should you take Faxicad 200mg Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Faxicad 200mg Tablet will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.
Q. Can Faxicad 200mg Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Faxicad 200mg Tablet can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Faxicad 200mg Tablet can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
Q. How long does Faxicad 200mg Tablet take to work for IBS?
Faxicad 200mg Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Faxicad 200mg Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Faxicad 200mg Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.