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Rifaximin

Rifaximin is used to treat travelers' diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Most people get this infection by eating food or drinking fluids that have been contaminated with the E. coli bacteria. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel...

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Rifaximin

AHFS DI Monograph (ASHP)

Rifamycin antibiotic; structural analog of rifampin. Reduction of risk of recurrence of overt hepatic encephalopathy in adults. Guidelines generally recommend rifaximin as an adjunct to lactulose for prevention of hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in patients who have had at least 1 episode of overt...

Rifaximin results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill rfx Pink Oval is Xifaxan
  • Pill Sx Brown Round is Xifaxan

Rifaximin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Rifaximin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 550 mg; 200 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Traveler's Diarrhea Hepatic Encephalopathy Irritable Bowel Syndrome Usual Pediatric Dose for: Traveler's Diarrhea Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Precautions...

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Rifaximin (International database)

International Drugs (Drugs.com)

Rifaximin (International) Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use. In the US, Rifaximin (rifaximin systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous antibiotics and is used to treat Crohn's Disease , Diarrhea , Diarrhea - Chronic , Hepatic Encephalopathy...

Rifaximin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Rifaximin Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info Applies to rifaximin: oral tablet . Serious side effects of rifaximin Along with its needed effects, rifaximin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they...

Rifaximin Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Rifaximin Interactions There are 89 drugs known to interact with rifaximin , along with 3 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 4 are major, and 85 are moderate. Does rifaximin interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report using our Drug...

Rifaximin Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Rifaximin Disease Interactions There are 3 disease interactions with rifaximin. Major Antibiotics (applies to rifaximin) colitis Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Colitis / Enteritis (Noninfectious) Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), formerly...

Rifaximin - brand name list

Drug Ingredients (Drugs.com)

Rifaximin (Ingredient) The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain rifaximin . Products containing rifaximin rifaximin systemic Brand name: Xifaxan Drug class: miscellaneous antibiotics Rifaximin systemic is used in the treatment of: Crohn's Disease Diarrhea...

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Rifaximin Tablets Drug Shortage Notice

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Rifaximin Tablets Shortage Reason for the Shortage Bausch Health did not provide a reason for the shortage. Available Products Xifaxan oral tablet, Bausch Health, 200 mg, bottle, 30 count, NDC 65649-0301-03 Xifaxan oral tablet, Bausch Health, 550 mg, bottle, 60 count, NDC 65649-0303-02 Xifaxan oral...

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