Rifagut 2 Weeks

Active Ingredient is Rifaximin, prescribed for the Stomach/GastroIntestinal Tract (acidity, IBS [Irritable Bowel Syndrome], etc). ## Rifaximin is actually an antibiotic that is used to treat gastro-instestinal infections. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and skin rash. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## can rifagut cure frequent bowels? i have been having frequent bowels four to five times in the morning every day. they are not loose. ## Girija, since it is an antibiotic, as I stated in my other post, it is doubtful that it will help with that, because it is only going to help with conditions that are caused by some type of infection. What you really need to do is discover what's causing your problem. Have you changed your eating habits, recentl......

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What are the specific side-effects? ## A related discussion thread states that Rifagut contains the active ingredient Rifaximin. It is an antibiotic that is used to treat gastro-instestinal infections, with symptoms ranging from acidity, IBS [Irritable Bowel Syndrome], etc. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and skin rash. Source: /Discuss/Rifagut-211590.htm ## do the side effects namely nausea, vomiting and drousiness disappear on completing the course? ## They should gradually go away after the course of the medication, but it also depends on your medical history and whether or not you are taking any other medications. Ultimately I would double check with your prescribing physician since they can more accurately ascertain your conditions and why it was prescribed. ......

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how to take rifagut 400 tablets ? is it before food ar after food. ## Rifagut contains the active ingredient Rifaximin. The dosing and administration guidelines for this medication note the following: Rifaximin comes as a tablet to take by mouth "with OR without food." To help you remember to take Rifaximin, take it around the same times every day. More dosing details can be viewed in the link below: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000271 I hope this helps! ## WORK HARD, BE OBEDIENT, BE SINCERE, BE PUNCTUAL, BE HONEST, BE SELECTIVE BE A WELL WISHER, BE KNOLEDGEABLE EARN THE LIFE....... ## Who many days refagut 200mg twice a day for curing IBS AND ENTRAPPED GAS can be taken? I took the drug not regularly ## I have gastric problem.the gas comes upword.there is no pain in stomach......

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i had loose tools month back for 5to 6 time a day proffisional doctor adivised me to take rifgut 400 mg for 10 days now iam suufering from stumch pain is it ok or any other alergi i have there is no blood in stools ## Every morning I have to go to bathroom twice and also once after every meal. The stools are very loose. Have gas problem in lower abdominal. Before releasing stools have some irritation in the stomach which would gone after finishing my bowel movements. Professional advised me to take Rifagut 200 tablet for almost 2 months. Now only some times I feel better but the problem has not yet cured completely. Now I stopped taking the tablet. What would be my problem and guide me to overcome this ? ## I am a chronic dysentery present. I am suffering for 20 years now. I have taken ......

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For how long can refagut 400 be taken ## How many days we can use Refagut 400 for an intestinal infection without blood in stool? ## How long has your doctor instructed you to take it? It is most commonly used to treat diarrhea, and Ecoli. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, edema, and rapid weight gain....

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After taking rifagut huge blood is coming from my stool... ## Are you still having this problem? Rifagut contains the active ingredient Rifaximin, which is a type of antibiotic. Learn more Rifagut details here. Have you talked to your doctor? Getting medical advice is always the safest thing to do, when you experience any type of unexplained bleeding. ## I had rifagut550 now i have a stomach pain i feel very heavy and bowel is not empty what is the reason...

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What is the U.S equivalent of Rifagut/Rifaxin (a drug available in India) that you can find over the counter? ## I'm sorry, but there are no oral antibiotics like this available over the counter in the U.S. They can be obtained via doctor's prescription only. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?...

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MY HUSBAND IS BEING ADVISED TO TAKE RIFAGUT 200 BY A PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR . HE HAS BEEN TAKING THE MEDICINE FOR ALMOST 4MONTHS NOW . IS IT SAFE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE CONTINUESLY FOR SUCH LONG PERIODS . THE DOCTOR TOLD MY HUSBAND HE CAN TAKE IT LIFE LONG WITHOUT ANY HARM.IS IT TRUE ? HE DOES NOT HAVE TRAVELLERS DIAHREA, HE IS SUFFERING FROM SEVERE CONSTIPATION , AND HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED RIFAGUT FOR THIS . PLEASE ADVISE? UMA ## Rifagut is a poorly absorbed antibiotic which is designed for the control of "small intestinal bacterial overgrowth" and it's many symptoms. 200mg a day is not a high dose and is quite safe however, what springs to mind immediately with this dose is the probability of bacterial resistance due to the initial low dose. Research is showing that a shorter cou......

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i have been given rifagut tab 200 mg twice a day as i am suffering from stomach problem.i hae been given providac for healthy bacetria.m x-ray and ct scan reports are normal.i have gas in lower abdomen and sometimes feel acidity.please help ## Rifagut contains the active ingredient Rifaximin which is an antibiotic and the only way it will help is if you were infected with the H. Pylori bacteria that can cause ulcers. Learn more Rifaximin details here. Did they say you had it? Have you tried any antacids to see if they help? Learn more Antacid details here....

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What does the actual tablet and packaging look like? Worried about counterfeit from India. ## I found some mixed information on the manufacturer of this tablet. Many sources state that it is manufactured by "Lupin", but other sources stated that it was manufactured by "Sun Pharma". Upon visiting Lupin's webpage, I wasn't able to locate this drug in their product list. But I did find that if you run a search on google images for "lupin rifagut" you will find a photo of the packaging and blister packs for these tablets. On the other hand, if you take a look at Sun Pharma's product list (who is based in India), you will find Rifagut on the list: That said, I'm really not sure which source is more reliable. That tends to be one of the biggest drawback......

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