Description
Composition Rifaximin 550mg
Substitutes Xifaxan 550mg, Rcifax 550mg, Sibofix 550mg
Primary Use Hepatic encephalopathy, Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
Medicine Overview of Rimigut 550mg 100 tablets, Tesla
Uses of Rimigut 550mg Tablet
Rimigut 550mg Tablet is used for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
Rimigut 550mg Tablet side effects
Common
Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Peripheral edema (swelling of legs/hands), Ascites (fluid in abdomen), Headache, Muscle spasms, Joint pain.
How to use Rimigut 550mg 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.
Rimigut 550mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Rimigut 550mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
How Rimigut 550mg Tablet works
Rimigut 550mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract.
This treats your condition by reducing the levels of toxins (ammonia) in the blood that can affect the brain.
This treats your condition by reducing the levels of toxins (ammonia) in the blood that can affect the brain.
In Depth Information on Rimigut 550mg 100 tablets, Tesla
Expert advice for Rimigut 550mg Tablet
- Rimigut 550mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat liver disease-related brain problems (hepatic encephalopathy) and infectious diarrhea.
- It acts mainly in the gut and is not absorbed into the blood stream in significant amounts.
- Stop taking Rimigut 550mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea (bloody or watery) while taking this medicine.
This could be a sign of a new infection (Clostridioides difficile). - Inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems before starting this medication.
- Your urine may become reddish in color while taking this medicine. This is normal and harmless.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and be harder to treat.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking other antibiotics or medicines such as cyclosporine or warfarin.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Rimigut 550mg Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Rimigut 550mg 100 tablets, Tesla
Alcohol
CAUTION
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. However, alcohol can worsen liver conditions and hepatic encephalopathy.
Please consult your doctor.
Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Rimigut 550mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies.
Please consult your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies.
Please consult your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits.
Lactation
CAUTION
Rimigut 550mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
It is not known if Rifaximin passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known if Rifaximin passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Rimigut 550mg Tablet may cause dizziness or fatigue.
If this happens, do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
If this happens, do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
Kidney
SAFE
Rimigut 550mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease.
No dose adjustment of Rimigut 550mg Tablet is recommended.
No dose adjustment of Rimigut 550mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Rimigut 550mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease.
Although it is used to treat liver complications, patients with severe impairment may have higher exposure. Please consult your doctor.
Although it is used to treat liver complications, patients with severe impairment may have higher exposure. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Rimigut 550mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rimigut 550mg Tablet, 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.
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.
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