Rifacool-400 Tab 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). Rifacool-400 Tab is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifacool-400 Tab is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Rifacool-400 Tab is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifacool-400 Tab 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 Rifacool-400 Tab work?

Rifacool-400 Tab 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 Rifacool-400 Tab on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifacool-400 Tab 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 Rifacool-400 Tab on my own?

Do not take Rifacool-400 Tab on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Rifacool-400 Tab only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does Rifacool-400 Tab affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifacool-400 Tab 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 Rifacool-400 Tab .

For how long is Rifacool-400 Tab prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Rifacool-400 Tab is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifacool-400 Tab is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifacool-400 Tab only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take Rifacool-400 Tab with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Rifacool-400 Tab may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifacool-400 Tab 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.