Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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). Rifatra 550mg Tablet is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifatra 550mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Rifatra 550mg Tablet is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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 Rifatra 550mg Tablet work?

Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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 Rifatra 550mg Tablet on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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 Rifatra 550mg Tablet on my own?

Do not take Rifatra 550mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Rifatra 550mg Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does Rifatra 550mg Tablet affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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 Rifatra 550mg Tablet.

For how long is Rifatra 550mg Tablet prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Rifatra 550mg Tablet is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifatra 550mg Tablet is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifatra 550mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take Rifatra 550mg Tablet with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Rifatra 550mg Tablet may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifatra 550mg Tablet 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.