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Menarif Suspension 60 ml, Pack of 1 LIQUID
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

RIFAXIMIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A.Menarini India Pvt Ltd. 2102, Tower 3, Indiabulls Finance Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400013
Other Info - MEN0205

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Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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FAQs

Menarif 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.

It is recommended to complete the course of Menarif 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).

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

Menarif 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 Menarif Suspension.

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

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

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Alcohol

Caution

Please consult your doctor as it is not known whether alcohol affects the working of Menarif Suspension. However, you are advised to limit or avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not recommended to take Menarif Suspension while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Menarif Suspension can be given to pregnant women or not.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Menarif Suspension can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Menarif Suspension does not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Menarif Suspension.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Menarif Suspension.

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Children

Unsafe

Menarif Suspension should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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Reference

  1. https://www.xifaxan.com/about-xifaxan-ibsd
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021361s023lbl.pdf
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a604027.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/rifaximin.html
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737517/

About Menarif Suspension

Menarif Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' or 'antibacterials' used to treat infectious traveller's diarrhoea (in adults and children above 12 years of age) caused by E.coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D). Traveller’s diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine. 

Menarif Suspension contains ‘Rifaximin’ that works by working on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused due to the loss of the beneficial gut bacteria.  Thus, Menarif Suspension helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Menarif Suspension should not be used in the patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E.coli).

Take Menarif Suspension with or without food. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen), increased liver enzymes (ALT), and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting Menarif Suspension, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Menarif Suspension for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Menarif Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Menarif Suspension is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Menarif Suspension

Traveller’s diarrhoea, Liver encephalopathy, Irritable bowel syndrome due to diarrhoea

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Medicinal Benefits

Menarif 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). Menarif Suspension is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Menarif Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Menarif Suspension is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Menarif Suspension is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet. Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Menarif Suspension

  • Headache
  • Peripheral oedema (leg swelling)
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen)
  • Increased liver enzymes (ALT)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Menarif Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have a fever, blood in stools, passed 8 or more unformed stools in last 24 hours, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal pain caused by blockage of the bowel. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve, symptoms continue or re-appear even after taking Menarif Suspension for 3 days. Do not take Menarif Suspension for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Menarif Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Menarif Suspension is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Patients with liver complications should avoid taking Menarif Suspension or consult a doctor before using Menarif Suspension.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RifaximinCholera, live attenuated
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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RifaximinCholera, live attenuated
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How does the drug interact with Menarif Suspension 60 ml:
Coadministration of cholera vaccine with Menarif Suspension 60 ml may reduce the effect of the cholera vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rfaximine and Cholera, live attenuated together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take the cholera vaccine at least 14 days following the last dosage of Menarif Suspension 60 ml. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • WARFARIN

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Special Advise

  • Prolonged intake of Menarif Suspension may cause diarrhoea caused by an overgrowth of bacteria known as C. difficile. This can cause mild to severe diarrhoea to life-threatening colitis (colon inflammation).
  • Monitor bleeding time parameters like INR and prothrombin time while using Menarif Suspension.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid usage of tobacco.

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