RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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). RIFASET 100MG SUSP is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. RIFASET 100MG SUSP is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. RIFASET 100MG SUSP is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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 RIFASET 100MG SUSP work?

RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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 RIFASET 100MG SUSP on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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 RIFASET 100MG SUSP on my own?

Do not take RIFASET 100MG SUSP on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take RIFASET 100MG SUSP only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does RIFASET 100MG SUSP affect diagnostic blood test results?

RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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 RIFASET 100MG SUSP.

For how long is RIFASET 100MG SUSP prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, RIFASET 100MG SUSP is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, RIFASET 100MG SUSP is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take RIFASET 100MG SUSP only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take RIFASET 100MG SUSP with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, RIFASET 100MG SUSP may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using RIFASET 100MG SUSP 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.