Rifagut 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Rifagut 400 MG Description
Rifagut 400 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, diarrhoea, and irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhoea in patients 18 years and above. It contains rifaximin as the active substance, which works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, thereby eliminating the bacteria and treating hepatic encephalopathy. It is important to take Rifagut 400 tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine, even if you feel better within a few days. Always finish the course of prescribed antibiotic medicines for effective treatment.
You may experience common side effects like diarrhoea and nausea after taking Rifagut 400 tablet. Not everyone gets these side effects, and they usually go away with time. Inform your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away. Rifcure 400mg tablet, Rcifax 400mg tablet, Rifakem 400 tablet, Sibofix 400mg tablet, and Dirifa 400mg tablet are a few more tablets that also include rifaximin.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its components. Before starting Rifagut 400, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and about your complete medical history. Also, inform the doctor about all other medicines and supplements you take.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹416.10 |
You Save | ₹21.90 (5% on MRP) |
Contains | Rifaximin(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel disease with diarrhoea |
Side effects | Loss of appetite, stomach pain, dehydration, headache, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Rifagut 400 MG
- Rifagut 400 mg tablet is used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a condition in which there is a loss of brain function when a damaged liver fails to remove toxins from the blood).
- It is also used to treat infectious diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea.
Contraindications of Rifagut 400 MG
- If you are allergic to rifaximin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have diarrhoea that is caused due to other factors but not bacteria, for example, viral diarrhoea.
- If you have symptoms of blockage in the bowel, stomach pain or constipation.
- If you have bloody diarrhoea.
- If you have diarrhoea along with fever.
- If you experience allergic reactions to rifabutin, rifapentine or rifampicin.
Side effects of Rifagut 400 MG
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Rifagut 400 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You should discontinue taking the Rifagut 400 mg tablet immediately if you experience severe diarrhoea while or after using it. Diarrhoea can cause dehydration. Make sure to consume enough fluids.
- You have severe liver disorders.
Directions for Use of Rifagut 400 MG
- Follow your doctor's instructions while taking the Rifagut 400 mg tablet.
- You should swallow it with a glass of water.
- Do not break, cut or chew the tablet.
- You should take it regularly and preferably at a fixed time.
- Do not consume it more or longer than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Rifagut 400 MG
- Store the Rifagut 400 mg tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Rifagut 400 MG
- Rifagut 400 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used in treating a condition called hepatic encephalopathy in patients 18 years and above.
- Rifagut 400 tablet is also used to treat diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhoea.
- Complete the course of Rifagut 400 tablet given by your doctor. Do not miss any doses and take your medicine on time.
- You may experience common side effects like nausea and vomiting after taking Rifagut 400 tablet, if side effects bother you or your condition does not improve over time please inform your doctor.
- Before starting Rifagut 400, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe liver disorders.
Dosage of Rifagut 400 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Rifagut 400 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Rifagut 400 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Rifagut 400 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Rifagut 400 mg tablet might interact with cholera and the BCG vaccine.
- This medicine might alter the effects of other medicines such as erythromycin, diltiazem, azithromycin, warfarin and anti-fungal medications.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Rifagut 400 mg tablet if I have severe liver disease?
Q: I recently had antibiotic-induced diarrhoea. Can I still take the Rifagut 400 mg tablet?
Q: Is it okay to take an extra dose of Rifagut 400 if I have missed a dose?
Q: Rifagut 200 or 400, which is a better medicine to treat diarrhoea?
Q: How long Rifagut 400 can be taken?
Q: What is the use of the Rifagut 400?
Q: Can Rifagut 400 be taken on an empty stomach?
Q: What are the side effects of Rifagut tablet?
Q: Can Rifagut cause diarrhoea?
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References
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- TARGAXAN 550 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
- Rifaximin (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayoclinic.org. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
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