Rifagut 200 mg tablet contains Rifaximin, which is an antibiotic used to treat infectious diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea in adults. It works by killing the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhoea. This medicine should be used under medical prescription, and for the duration, it is prescribed. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor. Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness are few side effects of Rifagut 200 mg tablets. These side effects usually go away with time, but if you feel your condition worsens, you should consult your doctor or visit the hospital. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.
Rifagut 200 mg tablet is used in adults to treat infectious diarrhoea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhoea.
Take Rifagut 200 mg tablet as directed by your doctor. You should swallow it with a glass of water, do not break, cut or chew the tablet. You should take it regularly and preferably at a fixed time. Do not consume it more or longer than that prescribed by your doctor.
Store Rifagut tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines. Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Rifagut 200 mg tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby before starting this medicine.
It is unknown whether Rifagut 200 mg tablet passes into human milk. Hence, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.