Rifagut 400 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹450.00
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rifaximin(400.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel disease with diarrhoea |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side effects | Loss of appetite, stomach pain, dehydration, headache, nausea, vomiting |
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Medical 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.
Uses
- Rifagut 400 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
- 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
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:RIFAGUT
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:Lupin Ltd, 4Th Mile,Bhasmey Karmarey- Bhasmey Block Duga Ilaka East Sikkim, Sikkim-737132
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Rifagut 400 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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