Rifagut 550 Tablet (Rifaximin 550mg)

Medical Description

Rifagut 550 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It contains rifaximin as its active ingredient. Rifagut 550 is used to treat infectious diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhoea, mainly caused due to infection-causing bacteria. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, a liver disease where the liver does not remove the toxins from the blood and thus hampers overall bodily functioning. You should take the Rifagut 550 at the prescribed dose and duration. You should complete the entire course of treatment with this medicine and not stop it mid-way on your own without the knowledge of your doctor. It may result in treatment failure and increase the risk of re-infection.

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Uses of Rifagut 550 MG
Rifagut 550 tablet is used for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a condition in which brain function gets impaired due to the damaged liver).
It is also used to treat infectious diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhoea.

Contraindications of Rifagut 550 MG

If you are allergic to rifaximin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you have symptoms of blockage in the bowel or constipation.

Side effects of Rifagut 550 MG

Dizziness
Stomach ache
Bloating
Muscle cramps
Joint pain
Swelling of ankles, feet or fingers
Loss of appetite
Dehydration
Headache
Dehydration
Nausea
Vomiting

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You experience severe diarrhoea with blood or fever after taking this medicine, stop the treatment immediately and consult the doctor.
You have been taking other antibiotics or any supplements.
You have severe liver disease. Caution is advised during the treatment.

Mode of Action of Rifagut 550 MG

How Does It Work?
Rifagut 550 tablet puts a stop to bacterial infection by inhibiting the growth process of bacterial cells. By doing so, the bacterial multiplication stops and the existing bacteria dies. As Rifagut 550 tablet passes into the intestines without getting absorbed in the bloodstream, it is primarily used to treat bacterial infections affecting the intestines.

Directions for Use of Rifagut 550 MG

Rifagut 550 tablet is to be taken with a glass of water. This tablet is not supposed to be broken, crushed or chewed.
Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you. Also, never stop this medicine on your own.
Complete the entire course of the medicine, do not stop this medicine halfway, even if you feel better.

Interactions of Rifagut 550 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way the Rifagut 550 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking other medicines like antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), anti-epileptic medicines, medicines used for heart-related disorders, immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, anticoagulants like warfarin or oral contraceptives.
Rifagut 550 tablet might also interact with some vaccines like BCG and the cholera vaccine.
Interactions with food items
The interaction of the Rifagut 550 tablet is established with grapefruit and its juice. So, the consumption of both of them should be avoided.

Storage and disposal of Rifagut 550 MG

Keep the medicine away from direct light, moisture and heat in a closed container.
Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Discard outdated medicines and ask your doctor about how to dispose of the medicines.

Dosage of Rifagut 550 MG

Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine and experience any kind of unwanted symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
In case if a dose has been missed, it is supposed to be taken as soon as you recall it. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.