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

Rifaximax 100mg 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 Rifaximax 100mg Suspension on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifaximax 100mg 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 Rifaximax 100mg Suspension on my own?

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

Does Rifaximax 100mg Suspension affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifaximax 100mg 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 Rifaximax 100mg Suspension.

For how long is Rifaximax 100mg Suspension prescribed?

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

Can I take Rifaximax 100mg Suspension with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Rifaximax 100mg Suspension may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifaximax 100mg 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.