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This is an antibiotic medicine that treats infectious diarrhea. It stops and kills infection-causing bacteria in the intestine. This way it gets rid of the bad bacteria that cause infection and provides relief in diarrhea.
It should be taken cautiously by liver patients; dose adjustment may required.
It is probably considered to be safe to use by patients suffering from kidney disease. no dose adjustment required.
No information available regarding its safety when intercated with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
It does not seem to impair driving ability.
It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
It is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Rifaximin blocks the ability of bacteria to make proteins, which prevents infectious diarrhea-causing bacteria from growing and is eliminated from the body.
Frequent, loose, or watery bowel motions are a sign of diarrhea. It can be brought on by drugs, infections, or underlying medical issues. If left untreated, it can result in nutrient loss and dehydration. Through the restoration of gut flora and the reduction of intestinal fluid output, this medicine is used to treat and manage diarrhea.
In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Rexigut slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.
Yes, Rexigut can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Taking Rexigut can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Rexigut can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.
Rexigut usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rexigut for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rexigut provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
The duration for which you may need to take Rexigut will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of travelers diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.
Usually Rexigut does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.
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