Rifanok 200 Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat infectious travellers diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Rifanok 200 Suspension is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifanok 200 Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Rifanok 200 Suspension is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifanok 200 Suspension is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

FAQs

How does Rifanok 200 Suspension work?

Rifanok 200 Suspension is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections in the gut or intestine like E coli bacteria. Thereby, helps in treating/preventing the spread of infections and diarrhoea with abdominal pain.

Can I stop taking Rifanok 200 Suspension on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Rifanok 200 Suspension even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Can I take Rifanok 200 Suspension on my own?

Do not take Rifanok 200 Suspension on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Rifanok 200 Suspension only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does Rifanok 200 Suspension affect diagnostic blood test results?

Rifanok 200 Suspension may affect blood tests and liver function tests with increased liver enzymes. Inform the person or doctor before performing the tests that you are taking Rifanok 200 Suspension.

For how long is Rifanok 200 Suspension prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Rifanok 200 Suspension is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifanok 200 Suspension is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifanok 200 Suspension only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take Rifanok 200 Suspension with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Rifanok 200 Suspension may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifanok 200 Suspension that you are taking a blood thinner (warfarin). Your doctor might adjust the dose of warfarin to maintain the proper blood-thinning effect and prevent drug interaction.