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

Rifintra 400mg 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 Rifintra 400mg Tablet on my own?

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

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

Does Rifintra 400mg Tablet affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifintra 400mg 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 Rifintra 400mg Tablet.

For how long is Rifintra 400mg Tablet prescribed?

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

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

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