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About Rifakem 400 MG Tablet 10

Rifakem-400 Tablet is a medicine used to manage digestive issues such as Traveler's Diarrhea, which often occurs during travel, and hepatic encephalopathy, a condition caused by chronic liver diseases. It is an oral prescription antibiotic that helps improve brain function and reduce symptoms associated with severe liver disease.

This medicine also targets harmful bacteria in the digestive system, helping to manage infectious diarrhoea. Rifakem-400 Tablet also helps relieve symptoms like confusion, tremors, and sleep problems.

This medication works by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in your digestive system, allowing it to return to normal function. To get the most benefit, it's typically taken with food as directed by your doctor, and it's crucial to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Rifakem-400 Tablet and what is it used for?

Rifakem-400 Tablet is an oral prescription antibiotic medicine. It is primarily used to manage hepatic encephalopathy, a severe liver disease that affects brain function. It also helps to manage infectious diarrhoea caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system.

How does Rifakem-400 Tablet work in managing hepatic encephalopathy?

Rifakem-400 Tablet works by reducing the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood. These bacteria can typically harm the brain. By improving brain function, it helps alleviate symptoms such as confusion, tremors, sleep problems, and loss of consciousness associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

How does Rifakem-400 Tablet work in managing infectious diarrhoea?

In case of infectious diarrhoea, Rifakem-400 Tablet targets and stops the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. It interferes with their ability to produce important proteins needed for survival and multiplication. This helps eliminate the bad bacteria causing the infection, reducing diarrhoea and improving symptoms.

How should I take the Rifakem-400 Tablet tablet?

Take Rifakem-400 Tablet orally with a glass of water. You may take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time every day for best results. Remember to consult your doctor before starting any medication.

What are the common side effects of the Rifakem-400 Tablet tablet?

Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and peripheral oedema; these are usually temporary and go away as your body adjusts to the medication. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become bothersome.

Can I take Rifakem-400 Tablet if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Rifakem-400 Tablet. Your doctor will assess the benefits and risks and determine if it is safe for you to take.

Can children take the Rifakem-400 Tablet tablet?

The use of Rifakem-400 Tablet in children has not been sufficiently studied, so it is advisable to consult a doctor before administering it to children. It is important to always seek medical advice for paediatric dosages and treatments.

References

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Iadevaia, M. D., Prete, A. D., Cesaro, C., Gaeta, L., Zulli, C., & Loguercio, C. (2011). Rifaximin in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. PMC, PubMed Central. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846583/
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Tabibian, J. H., Gossard, A., El-Youssef, M., Eaton, J. E., Petz, J., Jorgensen, R., ... & Lindor, K. D. (2017). Prospective clinical trial of rifaximin therapy for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis. American journal of therapeutics, 24(1), e56.
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Drug Category	Antibiotic
Therapeutic Category	Gastrointestinal and liver diseases
Available Dosage Types	Tablets
Habit Forming	Not addictive
Ailment	Hepatic encephalopathy and infectious diarrhoea

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