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Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Take Rifadriv Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.
Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet.
For treating traveller’s diarrhoea, Rifadriv Tablet is generally prescribed for 3 days. For irritable bowel syndrome, Rifadriv Tablet is prescribed for 14 days. However, it is better to take Rifadriv Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Rifadriv Tablet may affect the activity and working of warfarin when taken together. So tell your doctor before using Rifadriv Tablet 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.
Alcohol
Caution
Please consult your doctor as it is not known whether alcohol affects the working of Rifadriv Tablet. However, you are advised to limit or avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
It is not recommended to take Rifadriv Tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Rifadriv Tablet can be given to pregnant women or not.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Rifadriv Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Rifadriv Tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Rifadriv Tablet.
Kidney
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Rifadriv Tablet.
Children
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Rifadriv Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
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About Rifadriv Tablet
Rifadriv Tablet 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.
Rifadriv Tablet 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, Rifadriv Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Rifadriv Tablet for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Rifadriv Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet
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Rifadriv Tablet 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). Rifadriv Tablet is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Rifadriv Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Rifadriv Tablet is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Rifadriv Tablet is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
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Side Effects of Rifadriv Tablet
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Do not take Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet for 3 days. Do not take Rifadriv Tablet for more than 3 days unless prescribed; if there is no symptomatic improvement, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Rifadriv Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you with alternate medicine. Rifadriv Tablet 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 Rifadriv Tablet or consult a doctor before using Rifadriv Tablet.
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