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

Rifguard 400 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 Rifguard 400 Tablet on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifguard 400 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 Rifguard 400 Tablet on my own?

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

Does Rifguard 400 Tablet affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifguard 400 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 Rifguard 400 Tablet .

For how long is Rifguard 400 Tablet prescribed?

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

Can I take Rifguard 400 Tablet with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

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