SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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). SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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 SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML work?

SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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 SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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 SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML on my own?

Do not take SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML affect diagnostic blood test results?

SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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 SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML.

For how long is SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using SIBOFIX ORAL 100MG SUSPENSION 5ML 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.