Menarif Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat infectious travellers diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Menarif Suspension is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Menarif Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Menarif Suspension is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Menarif Suspension is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

FAQs

How does Menarif Suspension work?

Menarif Suspension is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections in the gut or intestine like E coli bacteria. Thereby, helps in treating/preventing the spread of infections and diarrhoea with abdominal pain.

Can I stop taking Menarif Suspension on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Menarif Suspension even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Can I take Menarif Suspension on my own?

Do not take Menarif Suspension on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Menarif Suspension only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does Menarif Suspension affect diagnostic blood test results?

Menarif Suspension may affect blood tests and liver function tests with increased liver enzymes. Inform the person or doctor before performing the tests that you are taking Menarif Suspension.

For how long is Menarif Suspension prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Menarif Suspension is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Menarif Suspension is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Menarif Suspension only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take Menarif Suspension with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Menarif Suspension may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Menarif Suspension that you are taking a blood thinner (warfarin). Your doctor might adjust the dose of warfarin to maintain the proper blood-thinning effect and prevent drug interaction.