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How to Take Rifaximin and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food three times a day for 3 days.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Traveler’s Diarrhea-It is administered orally in a dose of 600 mg in 3 divided doses for a 3-day course. For hepatic encephalopathy, it is administered as 1100 mg/day in 2 divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Rifaximin

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for traveler's diarrhea caused by certain bacteria and liver disease affecting the brain (hepatic encephalopathy).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Rifaximin

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