Xifarix 550 Tab 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). Xifarix 550 Tab is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Xifarix 550 Tab is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Xifarix 550 Tab is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Xifarix 550 Tab 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 Xifarix 550 Tab work?

Xifarix 550 Tab 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 Xifarix 550 Tab on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Xifarix 550 Tab 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 Xifarix 550 Tab on my own?

Do not take Xifarix 550 Tab on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Xifarix 550 Tab only if prescribed by a doctor.

Does Xifarix 550 Tab affect diagnostic blood test results?

Xifarix 550 Tab 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 Xifarix 550 Tab .

For how long is Xifarix 550 Tab prescribed?

For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Xifarix 550 Tab is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Xifarix 550 Tab is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Xifarix 550 Tab only as prescribed by your doctor.

Can I take Xifarix 550 Tab with blood thinner (Warfarin)?

No, Xifarix 550 Tab may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Xifarix 550 Tab 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.