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Composition FOR Rifamin 100mg/5ml Suspension

Rifaximin(100mg/5ml)

food interaction for Rifamin Suspension

alcohol interaction for Rifamin Suspension

pregnancy interaction for Rifamin Suspension

lactation interaction for Rifamin Suspension

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Rifamin Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifamin Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifamin Suspension 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifamin Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Rifamin 100mg/5ml Suspension

Rifaximin(100mg/5ml)

Rifamin suspension uses

{med_name} is used in infectious diarrhea.

How rifamin suspension works

Rifamin Suspension is an antibiotic. it inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.

Common side effects of rifamin suspension

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Fever, Skin rash, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue, Depression, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Muscle spasm, Joint pain, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Breathlessness, Pneumonia

SUBSTITUTES FOR Rifamin Suspension

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Expert advice FOR Rifamin Suspension

  • You have been prescribed Rifaximin for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
  • 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 Rifamin 100mg/5ml Suspension

Rifaximin

Q. Can Rifamin Suspension cause weight gain?
Usually Rifamin Suspension does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
Q. Should I take Rifamin Suspension with food?
Yes, Rifamin Suspension can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
Q. For how long should you take Rifamin Suspension?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifamin Suspension 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.
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Q. Can Rifamin Suspension cure IBS?
Taking Rifamin Suspension 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 Rifamin Suspension 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 Rifamin Suspension take to work for IBS?
Rifamin Suspension usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifamin Suspension for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifamin Suspension provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)