Rifaxiheal 400 – Rifaximin 400 mg Tablets
Rifaxiheal 400 is a prescription drug which contains 400 mg of Rifaximin IP in each film-coated tablet; Rifaximin is a type of antibacterial medication known as the rifamycin group and has its main action in the gastrointestinal tract. The version of Rifaxiheal 400 shown here has the Healing Pharma branding and is available in a 10 × 1 × 10 tablet pack.
Active Ingredient
Rifaximin IP 400 mg
Each tablet of Rifaxiheal 400 coated with film contains an amount of Rifaximin IP equivalent to 400 mg of rifaximin, together with the excipients which are used in the formulation.
Medicine Information
Rifaximin is an antibacterial drug which is only slightly absorbed and primarily exerts its effect in the gastrointestinal tract; it does so by interfering with RNA synthesis in susceptible bacteria.
Rifaximin has medical uses in certain conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and those related to the liver, but the strength that has been approved and the treatment schedule can vary according to the condition and country.
Rifaximin, as stated in the current U.S. prescribing information, is indicated for use in cases of travellers' diarrhoea caused by susceptible noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli, for the purpose of reducing the risk of recurrence of overt hepatic encephalopathy in adults, and for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea in adults; the prescribing information for these uses lists the 200 mg and 550 mg tablet strengths rather than the 400 mg tablet strength.
That is why the fact that there is 400 mg of rifaximin in Rifaxiheal 400 should not be taken to mean that 400 mg is the standard treatment dose in the United States or that this particular brand and strength has received approval in the United States.
How to Use
Rifaxiheal 400 should be used only according to the instructions of a healthcare professional; the package of the product states that a physician should prescribe the dosage.
The amount, frequency, and length of treatment with rifaximin will vary according to the condition being treated and the individual clinical situation.
You should not make up a treatment schedule just on the basis of the 400 mg strength stated on the pack, and if you want to increase the dose, repeat a course, or use the medicine for a different condition you must get appropriate professional advice.
Important Safety Information
Before you take Rifaxiheal 400, let your healthcare professional know about any medical conditions you have, the allergies you suffer from, and all the prescription medicines, non-prescription products, and supplements that you are currently using.
Let your healthcare professional know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to rifaximin, to another medicine based on rifamycin, or to any of the ingredients in a rifaximin product.
Before starting treatment, one should discuss with a healthcare professional any circumstances relating to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or liver impairment.
Rifaximin may have side effects in certain people, and you should obtain suitable medical attention if you have a serious, ongoing, unusual, or worrying reaction.
Antibacterial Medicine Use
Rifaxiheal 400 must only be used when rifaximin is suitable for the condition being treated and with the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
You should not take antibacterial medicines just because the gastrointestinal symptoms are similar to those met with a previous illness, since similar symptoms may have different causes and may therefore need different treatment.
When you are using rifaximin to treat a bacterial infection, it is important to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate use of antibacterial agents since this may lead to the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
Storage and Handling
The package for Rifaxiheal 400 states that the medicine must be stored in a place protected from moisture and at a temperature not higher than 30°C. Store the tablets in their original packaging and make sure they are out of the reach of children.
Brand Information
Each film-coated tablet in Rifaxiheal 400 contains 400 mg of Rifaximin IP. The product has the Healing Pharma branding and is packed in a 10 × 1 × 10 tablet pack.
Important Notice
The information given on this page is for general purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute for a prescription, a diagnosis, professional medical advice, treatment, monitoring, or the official information that comes with the medicine. The approved uses, available strengths, dosage schedules, and regulatory requirements may vary from country to country. You must adhere to the instructions of a properly qualified healthcare professional.
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