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Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension
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Product introduction
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It kills and stops the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea.
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Uses of Rifaset Suspension
- Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Benefits of Rifaset Suspension
In Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Infectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.
Side effects of Rifaset Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rifaset
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Peripheral edema
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Fatigue
How to use Rifaset Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rifaset Suspension works
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic. it inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Rifamycin derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Rifaset Suspension for?
Infectious di*
100%
*Infectious diarrhea
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Rifaset Suspension?
With food
100%
Please rate Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension on price
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FAQs
Q. Can Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension cause weight gain?
Usually Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
Q. Should I take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension with food?
Yes, Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time.
Q. For how long should you take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.
Q. Can Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension cure IBS?
Taking Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
Q. How long does Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension take to work for IBS?
Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifaset 100mg/5ml Suspension provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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