Rifakem 550 Tablet

Active Ingredient: Rifaximin (550mg)
Type: Antibiotic

Uses:

1. Hepatic Encephalopathy

   • Reduces ammonia-producing bacteria in the gut, improving brain function.

   • Symptoms treated: Confusion, tremors, agitation, coma.

2. Infectious Diarrhea

   • Kills harmful gut bacteria causing loose/watery stools.

Key Benefits:

• Prevents recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.

• Rapid relief from infectious diarrhea.

Dosage:

• Take once daily, with/without food, as prescribed.

• Swallow whole; do not crush/chew.

• Complete the full course to avoid resistance.

Side Effects (Common):

• Nausea, dizziness, headache, rash.

• Reddish urine (harmless).

• Fatigue, joint/muscle pain.

Safety Advice:

• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Consult doctor (limited safety data).

• Alcohol: Avoid (interaction unknown).

• Driving/Kidneys: Usually safe.

• Liver Disease: Use with caution (dose adjustment may be needed).

If Missed:

Take as soon as remembered; skip if close to next dose.

How It Works:

• Targets gut bacteria, reducing ammonia (for hepatic encephalopathy) and killing infection-causing bacteria (for diarrhea).

Note: Inform your doctor about allergies, liver/kidney issues, or other medications before use.