Rifaximax 550 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial diarrhea. Rifaximax 550 Tablet is used to treat traveler's diarrhea, which is an intestinal illness caused by E. coli bacterium. Rifaximax 550 Tablet inhibits the development of germs.

Rifaximax 550 Tablet may be used alone or in conjunction with other medications. Rifaximax 550 Tablet can be taken with or without food, ideally at the same time every day. It should be used at the dose and period prescribed by the doctor. To receive the best benefit, take Rifaximax 550 Tablet at the same time every day, and continue taking it for the duration indicated. Stopping it early may cause the illness to resurface and become more difficult to cure.

Usage instructions-

• Take Rifaximax 550 Tablet according to your doctor’s instructions. With meals or without meals, you can take Rifaximax 550 Tablet.

How it works-

Rifaximax 550 Tablet reduces bacterial growth by interfering with cell growth pathways within the bacterial cell. This effectively stops the infection-causing microorganism's development and proliferation. It is not absorbed into the circulation and instead moved via the stomach and intestine. As a result, it is mostly used to treat gastrointestinal bacterial infections.

Safety information-

Pregnancy

Rifaximax 550 Tablet is probably not safe to use during pregnancy. There are limited human studies, but animal studies have shown adverse effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Rifaximax 550 Tablet is probably safe to breastfeed. Limited human data suggests that the drug causes no risk to the baby. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether it is safe or not to take alcohol with Rifaximax 550 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Rifaximax 550 Tablet does not affect your drive.

Kidney

Rifaximax 550 Tablet is probably safe for use in people with kidney disease. Due to the limited data available, dose adjustments may not be necessary in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.

Liver

Rifaximax 550 Tablet should be administered with caution to patients with liver issues. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor.