Rifamera
Composition for Rifamera Products
Rifamera Products are primarily used for
Hepatic encephalopathyProducts for Rifamera
Rifamera 200 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹186.56
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About Rifamera Products
Uses of Rifamera Products
Rifaximin is used in hepatic encephalopathy.
Rifamera Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rifamera are Dizziness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Fatigue.
How Rifamera Products work
Rifaximin is an antibiotic. In hepatic encephalopathy, it works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria thereby relieving symptoms such as agitation, confusion, and muscle problems. In infectious diarrhea, it works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhea.
In Depth Information for Rifamera Products
- Rifamera 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 Rifamera and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rifamera.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
Patient Concerns about Rifamera Products
Frequently asked questions about Rifamera Products
Q. For how long should you take Rifamera 200 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Rifamera 200 Tablet 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 Rifamera 200 Tablet cure IBS?
Taking Rifamera 200 Tablet 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 Rifamera 200 Tablet 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 Rifamera 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?
Rifamera 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rifamera 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rifamera 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.