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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Drugs and Supplements Rifaximin Oral Route. Products and services. Free E-newsletter Subscribe to Housecall Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics. Sign up now. Before Using Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do.
Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication.
Rifaximin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. Do not share this medicine with another person , even if they have the same symptoms you have. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 24 to 48 hours, or if they get worse while using rifaximin. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take two doses at one time. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection.
If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect rifaximin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. The recommended dose of Xifaxan for the prevention of hepatic encephalopathy is mg 2 times daily. If you take too much Xifaxan, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.
If Xifaxan is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention. It is also used to reduce the recurrence of liver disease in certain patients. Xifaxan Overview Updated: March 9, How was your experience with Xifaxan? First, a little about yourself Male Female. What tips would you provide a friend before taking Xifaxan?
Choose one. Back Next. How well did Xifaxan work for you? Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug? How likely would you be to recommend Xifaxan to a friend? Back Submit. Xifaxan Cautionary Labels Back to Top.
Uses of Xifaxan Back to Top. Manufacturer Back to Top. Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Generic Back to Top. Rifaximin For more information on this medication choose from the list of selections below. Xifaxan Drug Class Back to Top. Xifaxan is part of the drug class: Other antibiotics for topical use. Side Effects of Xifaxan Back to Top. Serious side effects have been reported with Xifaxan.
See the "Xifaxan Precautions" section. Common side effects of Xifaxan include the following: nausea dizziness tiredness headache muscle tightening joint pain gas stomach pain feeling that you need to have a bowel movement fluid and swelling in the ankles, feet, and legs ascites build-up of fluid in the space between the abdomen and abdominal organs This is not a complete list of Xifaxan side effects.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Xifaxan Interactions Back to Top.
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