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Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Rifaximin

Indications/Uses

Decrease recurrence of overt hepatic encephalopathy episodes in patients ≥18 yr.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended dose: 550 mg bd.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; intestinal obstruction.

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Special Precautions

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. Concomitant administration w/ other rifamycins. Reddish discoloration of the urine. Severe hepatic impairment. Concomitant use w/ a P-glycoprotein inhibitor. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Depression; dizziness, headache; dyspnoea; abdominal pain upper, abdominal distension, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, ascites; rashes, pruritus; muscle spasms, arthralgia; oedema peripheral.

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Drug Interactions

Possible decreased exposure of CYP3A4 substrates (eg, warfarin, antiepileptics, antiarrhythmics, OCs) in hepatic impaired patients. Increased systemic exposure w/ ciclosporin (potent P-glycoprotein inibitor).

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Antibiotics

ATC Classification

A07AA11 - rifaximin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of intestinal infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Refero FC tab 550 mg

Packing/Price

56's

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rifaximin

Manufacturer:

Alfa Wassermann

Distributor:

Chong Lap