Rifagut 200 Tablet

• Rifagut Tablet is used in the treatment of infectious diarrhoea

• 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 Rifagut Dizziness Nausea Peripheral edema Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) Fatigue Depression Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Joint pain Rash Muscle pain

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• 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. Rifagut 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Rifagut Tablet works Rifagut 400 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.

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  Alcohol:

  It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rifagut 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Rifagut 400 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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  Kidney:

  Rifagut 400 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifagut 400 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Rifagut 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rifagut 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Rifagut 400 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Rifagut 400 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.