





Rifatrue 400 Tablet
Product Summary :
Rifatrue 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that contains rifaximin, used to treat hepatic encephalopathy in adults with liver disease. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria in the intestine. Take Rifatrue 400 Tablet in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and abdominal discomfort. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, particularly cyclosporine or warfarin. Seek medical attention if you develop severe or persistent diarrhea, especially with blood in the stools or fever.Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 28 Oct 2026 | 12:34 AM (IST)




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Product introduction
This medicine 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 come back and be harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like peripheral edema, nausea, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, urinary tract infection, and insomnia. 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 Rifatrue Tablet
- Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
Benefits of Rifatrue Tablet
Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function, leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems, and loss of consciousness. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes coma. Rifatrue 400 Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood, which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
Side effects of Rifatrue Tablet
- Peripheral edema
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infection
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Itching
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
How to use Rifatrue Tablet
How Rifatrue Tablet works
Dosage
The dose and duration of treatment with Rifatrue 400 Tablet depend on the severity of your condition and your response to treatment. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, with or without food, and do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.
All substitutes for Rifatrue 400 Tablet
Rexigut 400mg Tablet
Rifaford 400mg Tablet
Rifagut 400 Tablet
Rcifax 400 Tablet
Rifastop 400 Tablet
Quick tips
- Rifatrue 400 Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease.
- It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
- Stop taking Rifatrue 400 Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifatrue 400 Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
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References
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