Generic Rifaximin Tablets (Rifagut Tablets)
Generic Rifaximin Tablets
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Generic Rifaximin Tablets (Rifagut Tablets) is an antibacterial
used to treat travellers diarrhea (TD) caused by non-invasive
strains of Escherichia coli in patients 12 years of age and older.
It is also used for reduction in risk of overt hepatic
encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients 18 years of age and
more.
Rifagut Tablets
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Rifgagut Tablets are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. (Website: www.sunpharma.com)
Rifaximin Tablets Brand Names
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Rifaximin tablets are available as Rcifax from Lupin , Refatime
from Solitaire (Prominent) , Rfx from Olcare, Rifagut from Sun
Pharma, Rixmin from Cipla , Sibofix from Dr. Reddy's and several
other brands.
Active Ingredient
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The active ingredient contained in Rifagut tablets is Rifaximin.
Each Rifagut tablet contains 200 mg, 400 mg, or 550 mg of
Rifaximin.
Chemical Structure
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The structure of Rifaximin is given below:
Uses of Generic Rifaximin Tablets
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Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut Tablets) is used in the treatment of
traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and hepatic
encephalopathy. Generic Rifaximin is highly effective at preventing
and treating traveler's diarrhea, with few side effects and low
risk of developing antibiotic resistance.It may also be efficacious
in relieving chronic functional symptoms of bloating and flatulence
that are common in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), especially
IBS-D.
Storage Instructions
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Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut tablets ) have to be stored at
controlled room temperature i.e. from 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) and
away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep
Generic Rifaximin in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Keep this as well as all other medicines
away from children and pets.
Warnings
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Travelers Diarrhea Not Caused by E. coli: Generic Rifaximin was
not effective in diarrhea complicated by fever and/or blood in the
stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than E. coli. If diarrhea
symptoms get worse or persist for more than 24-48 hours,
discontinue Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut Tablets) and consider
alternative antibiotics. Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea:
Evaluate if diarrhea occurs after therapy or does not improve or
worsens during therapy.
Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution in patients with severe
(Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment.
Generic Rifaximin Dosage
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Travelers Diarrhea: The recommended dose of Generic Rifaximin is
one 200 mg tablet taken orally three times a day for 3 days.
Generic Rifaximin can be administered orally, with or without
food.
Hepatic Encephalopathy: The recommended dose of Generic
Rifaximin is one 550 mg tablet taken orally two times a day, with
or without food.
The dosage of Generic Rifaximin tablets (Rifagut tablets) is
given below:
Rifagut Tablets
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Contraindications
Rifagut is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity
to Rifaximin, Rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any other
component of this medication. Hypersensitivity reactions have
included exfoliative dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, and
anaphylaxis.
Generic Rifaximin Side Effects
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Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut) side effects in the treatment of
Travelers Diarrhea with an incidence rate of 5% or more Flatulence,
headache, abdominal pain, rectal tenesmus, defecation urgency and
nausea.
Most common side effects of Generic Rifaximin tablets in the
treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy with an incidence rate of 10%
or more are Peripheral edema, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites,
flatulence, and headache.
Generic Rifaximin Overdose
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No specific information is available on the treatment of
overdosage with Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut Tablets). In clinical
studies at doses higher than the recommended dose (more than 600
mg/day for travelers diarrhea or more than 1100 mg/day for hepatic
encephalopathy), adverse reactions were similar in subjects who
received doses higher than the recommended dose and placebo. In the
case of overdosage, discontinue Generic Rifaximin (Rifagut Tablets)
, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures as
required.
Generic Rifaximin During Pregnancy
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Rifaximin (Rifagut tablets) has been classified by the US FDA as
Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well controlled
studies conducted in pregnant women. Rifaximin should be used
during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the
potential risk to the fetus. Rifaximin was teratogenic in rats at
doses of 150 to 300 mg/kg (approximately 2.5 to 5 times the
clinical dose for travelers diarrhea [600 mg/day], and
approximately 1.3 to 2.6 times the clinical dose for hepatic
encephalopathy [1100 mg/day], adjusted for body surface area).
Rifagut Tablets
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Rifagut (Generic Rifaximin tablets) by Sun Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd., India.
