Name: Rifagut 550 Tablet 10's
SKU: 51060
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Description

About Rifagut 550 Tablet Rifagut 550 Tablet used to treat infectious traveller’s diarrhoea caused by E.coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D). Travellers diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine. Rifagut 550 Tablet contains Rifaximin, which works by working on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused by the loss of beneficial gut bacteria. Thus, Rifagut 550 Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Rifagut 550 Tablet should not be used in patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E.coli). Take Rifagut 550 Tablet with or without food. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headaches, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid buildup in the abdomen), and increased liver enzymes (ALT). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. Before starting Rifagut 550 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (to any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Rifagut 550 Tablet for more than 3 days unless your doctor prescribes it; if you don’t experience symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Rifagut 550 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor; he/she may prescribe you an alternative medicine. Rifagut 550 Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking and your health condition to help rule out any unpleasant side effects.