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EspañolXifaxan overview
BRAND NAMES:
Xifaxan
Generic Names:
Xifaxan
Uses:
Treats traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Also helps prevent recurrence of certain liver problems.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antibiotic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Xifaxan come in
Tablet
What are common Xifaxan doses?
Tablet 200MG
Tablet 550MG
Common Xifaxan prescriptions
Xifaxan
42 tablets boxXifaxan
200mg tabletXifaxan
550mg tablet
How to take Xifaxan
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Xifaxan contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to rifaximin or similar medicines.
Xifaxan warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Xifaxan interactions
Some medicines can affect how rifaximin works. Tell your doctor if you are using cyclosporine.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Xifaxan side effects
Serious Side Effects
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blood in your stools, fever, or worsening of diarrhea
Less Serious Side Effects
Rapid weight gain, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
Dizziness