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| Composition | Rifaximin Tablets 400 mg. |
|---|---|
| Packing | 10*10ALU |
| SHELF LIFE | 24 MONTHS |
| HSN CODE | 3004 |
| Category | Tablets |
| Supply | Wholesale & Export |
RIFACOT-400 Tablets, containing Rifaximin 400 mg. The manufacturer's product page also identifies Rifacot-400 as containing Rifaximin 400 mg. (OSAKA88)
Active ingredient:
Rifaximin — 400 mg
Dosage form: Tablet
Strength: 400 mg
Pack shown: 10 × 10 tablets
The exact inactive ingredients/excipients of the Rifacot-400 brand are not readable from this photograph, so they should not be assumed. Other rifaximin 400-mg formulations commonly list excipients q.s., with the exact ingredients varying by manufacturer. (Nilsan Pharmaceuticals)
Rifaximin is a poorly absorbed, locally acting antibiotic. It primarily works inside the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis. Because very little is absorbed into the bloodstream, its principal effects are in the intestine. (OSAKA88)
Depending on the prescribed dose and clinical situation, rifaximin may be used for:
Hepatic encephalopathy — to reduce intestinal bacteria that produce ammonia and thereby help prevent recurrent episodes.
Certain forms of infectious diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea.
IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) in appropriate patients.
The specific indication for a 400-mg tablet depends on the doctor's prescription and local prescribing guidance. (OSAKA88)
Rifaximin binds to bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, interfering with bacterial RNA production. This suppresses susceptible bacteria in the intestine. (Jantec Pharma)
Possible effects include:
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort/pain
Bloating
Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea or constipation
It is generally much less systemically absorbed than many other antibiotics, but adverse reactions and drug interactions can still occur.
Rifacot-400 is an antibiotic, not a probiotic or digestive supplement. It should be taken only for the condition and duration prescribed. In particular, it should not be assumed to treat every type of diarrhea or abdominal infection.
Also, if you are taking this together with the other medicines you've shown—Terbicot-250 (terbinafine), Trycot-Plus, UDN-300, Cranbee, Hair-Cot and Xylocot—the overall combination deserves a medication-interaction review rather than looking at each medicine separately.
