Rifastop 400 Tablet (Rifaximin 400mg)

Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ or ‘antibacterials’ used to treat infectious traveller’s diarrhoea (in adults and children above 12 years of age) caused by E coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diahhorea (IBS-D). Traveller’s diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs due to imbalance in the beneficial bacteria in the gut. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Rifaximin’ that works by working on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused due to the loss of the beneficial gut bacteria.  Thus, Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s helps in relieving abdominal pain and diahhorea. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s should not be used in the patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E coli).

Take Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s with or without food but at a common, same time every day. Do not take a double dose to make up the missed ones. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen), increased liver enzymes (ALT), and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Do not take Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Traveller’s diarrhoea, Liver encephalopathy, Irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea

Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s 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). Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

The tablet form of Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet. The liquid form of Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack. Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s should be taken at fixed intervals every day for best results. The dose of Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine 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).

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen) and increased liver enzymes (ALT) are the common side-effects of Rifastop 400 Tablet 10’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.