Rifakem 200 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Rifaximin (200mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Rifamycin derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 529 |
FAQ
How long does Rifakem 200 take to work for IBS?
Rifakem 200 usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifakem 200 for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifakem 200 provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
For how long should you take Rifakem 200?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifakem 200 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.
Can Rifakem 200 cure IBS?
Taking Rifakem 200 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 Rifakem 200 can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
What if you forget to take Rifakem Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rifakem 200, 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.
Rifakem 200 Tablet Reviews
Rifakem 200 is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea.
Rifakem 200 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, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. 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.
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.
Rifakem 200 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, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. 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.
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.
How Rifakem 200 Tablet Works
Rifakem 200 is an antibiotic. Rifakem 200 inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
How to Use Rifakem 200 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. Rifakem 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Rifakem 200 Tablet
- In Treatment of Infectious diarrhea: Infectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Rifakem 200 helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.
Uses of Rifakem 200 Tablet
- Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Rifakem 200 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifakem 200 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifakem 200 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rifakem 200 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifakem 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Rifakem 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifakem 200. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifakem 200 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifakem 200 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.
Quick Tips
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- 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 Rifakem 200.
- 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.
- Stop taking Rifakem 200 and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
- You have been prescribed Rifakem 200 for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
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