Generic Name : Rifaximin
Pronunciation : ri fax' i men
Latest prescription information about Rifaximin. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its storage instructions . Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women, patients with history of severe liver disease,blood in stool, and any allergy.
It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Central Nervous System:
Headache, abnormal dreams, dizziness, migraine, syncope, sleeplessness, fatigue.
Skin:
Sunburn, clamminess, rash, increased sweating.
Eye and ENT:
Ear pain, motion sickness, perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound, nasal passage irritation, stuffy nose, runny nose.
Gastrointestinal:
Constipation, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dry throat, fecal abnormality, gingival disorder, hernia, dry lips, stomach discomfort, dysentery, blood in stool, loss of appetite, loss of taste.
Genitourinary:
Blood in urine, bile salts in the urine, painful urination, urinary frequency, protein in urine.
Blood:
Abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes, monocytes, decrease in neutrophils.
Hypersensitivity:
Allergic reactions, rash, edema, hives, itching.
Metabolic:
Weight loss, dehydration.
Musculoskeletal:
Joint pain, muscle spasms, muscle pain, neck pain.
Respiratory:
Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous:
Chest pain, uneasiness, weakness, hot flashes.
Very good information
After reading Rifaximin side effect, its use will
increase the diseases lke, IBS, Gastric Pain, Mental
pressure all the time.It wouldlike taking flying in
the anus.I am a patient of GERD, ibs, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC
GASTRIIS PAIN, Ch Dyspepsia etc. It seems to be an
experiment by the doctor of this drug. Thanks
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