Rexigut 550mg Tablet
Manufacturer:
leeford healthcare ltd
Salt Composition: Rifaximin (550mg)
Action Class: RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Uses
Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Product Highlights
- 100% Genuine product
- Safe and secure payment
- Contactless delivery
- SKU: rexigut-550mg-tablet-549966
₹319
29%
OFF
MRP ₹450
Inclusive of all taxes
In Stock
100% Genuine
Product Description
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathyHepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes, coma. Rexigut 550mg Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.In Treatment of Infectious diarrheaInfectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Rexigut 550mg Tablet helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Dizziness
Nausea
Peripheral edema
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
Fatigue
Depression
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Joint pain
Rash
Muscle pain
Common Side Effects :
Dizziness
Nausea
Peripheral edema
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
Fatigue
Depression
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Joint pain
Rash
Muscle pain
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.
Alternate Brands
Rifaford 550mg Tablet
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
₹31.9/tablet
same price
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rexigut 550mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rexigut 550mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rexigut 550mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rexigut 550mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Rexigut 550mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rexigut 550mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Rexigut 550mg Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease.
It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
Stop taking Rexigut 550mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rexigut 550mg Tablet.
Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
Stop taking Rexigut 550mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Rexigut 550mg Tablet.
Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Rexigut 550mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
