Travifix 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Travifix 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.
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 to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. 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 Travifix Tablet
- Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Benefits of Travifix Tablet
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. Travifix 200mg Tablet 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 Travifix Tablet
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 Travifix
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Peripheral edema
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Depression
- Joint pain
- Rash
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Breathing problems
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Travifix Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Travifix 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Travifix Tablet works
Travifix 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Travifix 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Travifix 200mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Travifix 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Travifix 200mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Travifix 200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Travifix 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Travifix Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Travifix 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Travifix 200mg 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 Travifix 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Travifix 200mg Tablet.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Macrolactams
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Travifix with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per t
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per t
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per t
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per t
Patient concerns
FAQs
Should I take Travifix 200mg Tablet with food?
Yes, Travifix 200mg Tablet 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.
What does Travifix 200mg Tablet do for the liver?
In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Travifix 200mg Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Can Travifix 200mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Usually Travifix 200mg Tablet 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.
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Address: 8th Floor, Sarovar Complex, C.G Road, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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