Rs.182for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Gifaxin Tablet
alcohol interaction for Gifaxin Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Gifaxin Tablet
lactation interaction for Gifaxin Tablet
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Gifaxin 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Gifaxin 200 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Gifaxin 200 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 Gifaxin 200 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Gifaxin 200mg Tablet
Rifaximin(200mg)
Gifaxin tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
How gifaxin tablet works
Gifaxin 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Gifaxin 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Common side effects of gifaxin tablet
Headache, Nausea, Fever, Skin rash, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Depression, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Muscle spasm, Joint pain, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Breathlessness, Pneumonia, Vomiting, Flatulence, Constipation, Tenesmus (increased urge to pass stools)
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Expert advice FOR Gifaxin 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 Gifaxin 200mg Tablet
Rifaximin
Q. For how long should you take Gifaxin 200 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Gifaxin 200 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 Gifaxin 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Gifaxin 200 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 Gifaxin 200 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 Gifaxin 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?
Gifaxin 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Gifaxin 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Gifaxin 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.