Generics
Rifaximin
Used For
Bacterial Infection
Side Effects
Traveler’s Diarrhea : Common : Flatulence, headache, abdominal pain, rectal tenesmus, defecation urgency, nausea, constipation, pyrexia, vomiting. Uncommon : Lymphocytosis, monocytosis, neutropenia, ear pain, motion sickness, tinnitus, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dry throat, fecal abnormality, gingival disorder, inguinal hernia, dry lips, stomach discomfort, chest pain, fatigue, malaise, pain, weakness, dysentery, respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, sunburn,ctions
CYP3A4 substrates , rifamycins , substrate of P-glycoprotein.
Indication
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Rifaximin and other antibacterial drugs, Rifaximin when used to treat infection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.




