Torfix 200 Tablet (Rifaximin 200mg)

Torfix 200 Tablet

Torfix 200 MG Tablet is primarily used to treat diarrhea, It hinders the growth of the bacteria Escherichia coli (Travellers diarrhea). It should be avoided if you are suffering from fever and are losing blood from your stool.

It is only effective for the treatment of bacterial infections, it is inefficient against viral and fungal infections. If used continuously it loses its effectiveness. Along with diarrhea it is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. It may also help you think clearly.

Also, this medicine is also used to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (improper functioning of the liver). However, this medication is only advisable for treatment if you are 12 years or above. While under medication you may experience some side effects like-

Nausea
Stomach Pain
Excessive Tiredness
Headaches
and Muscle tightening.
The medicine should be kept in a tight container and in a cool and dry place and out of reach of children.

Take exactly as directed, with meals. Avoid alcohol during and for 24 hours after last dose. With alcohol your may experience severe flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, or chest and abdominal pain.

May discolor urine (brown/black/dark) (normal). You may experience “metallic” taste disturbance or nausea or vomiting (small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, chewing gum, or sucking lozenges may help).

Refrain from intercourse or use a barrier contraceptive if being treated for trichomoniasis. Report unresolved or severe fatigue; weakness; fever or chills; mouth or vaginal sores; numbness, tingling, or swelling of extremities; difficulty breathing; or lack of improvement or worsening of condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Use

Rifaximin is used to treat the following problems:

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Liver Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

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Side Effects

Side effects of Rifaximin are as follows:

Nausea Or Vomiting

Headache

Muscle And Joint Pain

Blurred Vision

Dizziness

Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

Fever

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

The 200mg tablets have to be taken at 8 hour intervals and the 550mg tablets are to be taken in 12 hour intervals. You may skip one dose but do not take more than one tablet to make up for it.

Are there any overdose instructions?

In case of overdose contact your physician or visit your nearest clinic. Symptoms of an overdose include headache, rashes, nausea, and vomiting.

Work

This medication works by inhibiting the process of RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) synthesis by binding with polymerase enzyme receptors and inhibiting the process of transcription.