At whatever point you take more than one medicine, or mix it with specific foods or beverages, you're in danger of a drug interaction. 

Interaction with Disease 

Colitis Moderate 

This medicine ought to be utilized with alert in patients having colitis or different sicknesses of the gastrointestinal tract as the danger of exacerbating of the ailment is essentially high. The utilization of this medicine ought to be ceased if the patient encounters the runs for delayed span of time. 

Liver Disease Moderate 

This medicine ought to be controlled with alert in patients having a hindrance of liver capacity. 

Interaction with Alcohol 

Liquor 

Interaction with liquor is obscure. It is prudent to counsel your specialist before utilization. 

Interaction with Lab Test 

Lab 

Data not accessible. 

Interaction with Food 

Sustenance 

Data not accessible. 

Interaction with Medicine 

Ketoconazole Moderate 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. You may require a portion modification and increasingly visit observing to securely utilize these medicines together. Try not to stop the utilization of any medicine without counseling your specialist. 

Pantoprazole Moderate 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. You may require a portion change and progressively visit checking to securely utilize these medicines together. Try not to stop the utilization of any medicine without counseling your specialist. 

Propranolol Moderate 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. You may require a portion modification and increasingly visit observing to securely utilize these medicines together. Try not to stop the utilization of any medicine without counseling your specialist. 

Warfarin Moderate 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. You may require a balanced portion of warfarin and clinical observing to securely utilize these medicines together. 

Cyclosporine Moderate 

Report the utilization of both of the medicine to the specialist. You may require a portion alteration and increasingly visit observing to securely utilize these medicines together. Try not to stop the utilization of any medicine without counseling your specialist. 

Live cholera antibody Major 

Report the utilization of rifaximin before taking a live constricted cholera antibody. This antibody ought to be taken no less than about fourteen days in the wake of ceasing the utilization of this medicine.

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Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include fainting, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rifagut 550 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Ciboz 550 MG Tablet

Zydus Cadila

Gifaxin 550 MG Tablet

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

Rifaximax 550 MG Tablet

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Rixmin 550 MG Tablet

Cipla Ltd

Sibofix 550 MG Tablet

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

How long is the duration of effect?

The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

What is the onset of action?

The time taken for this medicine to show its initial effect is not established. It takes about an hour to achieve the peak concentration in the body upon oral administration.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

Use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

In addition to its intended effect, Rifagut 550 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Black or Tarry stools Major Less Common

Difficult and painful breathing Major Rare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet Major Less Common

Watery and bloody diarrhea with stomach cramps and fever Major Less Common

Nausea and Vomiting Moderate Common

Headache Moderate Less Common

Blood in urine Major Rare

Unusual bleeding or bruising Major Rare

Ulcer and sore throat Moderate Less Common

Ringing or buzzing in the ears Moderate Less Common

Flatulence Moderate Common

Muscle and joint pain Moderate Less Common

Blurred vision Minor Less Common

Mental Confusion Minor Rare

Dry mouth and lips Minor Less Common

Dizziness and fainting Minor Rare

Unusual tiredness and weakness Major Rare

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to rifaximin or any other ingredient present with it.

Traveler's Diarrhea

This medicine is used for the treatment of traveler's diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli. This diarrhea is not accompanied by fever or presence of blood in the stool. It is not used for the treatment of diarrhea caused by other strains of bacteria.

Hepatic encephalopathy

This medicine is used for the prevention of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy- a brain disorder characterized by changes in thinking, behavior, and personality caused by presence of toxic substances in the brain due to failure of the liver to clear them out of the body.

Irritable bowel syndrome associated diarrhea

This medicine is also used for the treatment of diarrhea associated with Irritable bowel syndrome.

Rifagut 550 MG Tablet is recommended for the treatment of looseness of the bowels which happens on account of a disease of a typical sort of microscopic organisms by the name of E. Coli. This anti-microbial is endorsed for the treatment of bacterial contaminations as it were. The drug isn't reasonable for the treatment of viral diseases, similar to cold and influenza. The drug additionally decreases the side effects of fractious inside disorder. In addition, it helps in the counteractive action of a specific cerebrum issue that happens because of liver sickness. 

It is best that you perused the pamphlet with data about the drug before you begin taking it. Likewise ensure that you adhere to your specialists directions with regards to measurements and timeframe of the medicine course. For the most part Rifagut 550 MG Tablet is endorsed for about a month and ought to be taken two times per day. The drug is intended for oral utilization and works all the more adequately when a specific calendar is kept up. Rifagut 550 MG Tablet ought to be taken regardless of whether you feel good. 

Before beginning the drug educate your specialist about any present wellbeing conditions you have and medicines that you are at present taking. Additionally share your medicinal history in full detail for the most ideal outcomes. Ladies who are pregnant, nursing moms or ladies intending to imagine ought to educate their specialist before they begin taking the drug. 

Rifagut 550 MG Tablet can result in some side effects. While a portion of these side effects are very minor and vanish with time, others can prompt complexities and ought to be accounted for right away. Some minor side effects incorporate 

cerebral pain 

fever 

enlarged stomach 

torment in the back 

swelling in the feet, hands, legs or lower legs 

joint torment 

A portion of the real side effects are- 

falter stool 

problems with rest 

problems with relaxing 

unsteadiness 

appearance of blood in the pee 

torment in the chest