To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XIFAXAN and other antibacterial drugs, XIFAXAN when used to treat infection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Rifaximin. Full label: DailyMed.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XIFAXAN and other antibacterial drugs, XIFAXAN when used to treat infection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. XIFAXAN is a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for: Treatment of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older., Reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults., Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Rifaximin. Full label: DailyMed.
Condition Recommended Oral Dosage TD 200 mg 3 times a day for 3 days HE 550 mg 2 times a day IBS-D 550 mg 3 times a day for 14 days. Patients who experience recurrence can be retreated up to 2 times with the same regimen. XIFAXAN can be taken with or without food.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
XIFAXAN is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to rifaximin, any of the rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in XIFAXAN. Hypersensitivity reactions have included exfoliative dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylaxis. History of hypersensitivity to rifaximin, rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any of the components of XIFAXAN.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Travelers’ Diarrhea Not Caused by E. coli: XIFAXAN was not effective in diarrhea complicated by fever and/or blood in the stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than E.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea Most common adverse reactions: TD (≥2%): Headache, HE (≥10%): Peripheral edema, nausea, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, urinary tract infection, insomnia, anemia, pruritus, and ascites, IBS-D (≥2%): ALT increased, nausea To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Salix Pharmaceuticals at…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
322 products from 172 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufaximin 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Dufaximin 550mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Rifabac 200mg Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Rifabac 550mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Rifaxim 550mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Rifazex 550 mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550 mg) | QbD Pharmaceuticals | |
| Adnorif 10mg Tablet | Rifaximin (10mg) | AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Agerim 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Agex Laboratories Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Anmixin 200mg Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Andee Lifesciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Anmixin 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Andee Lifesciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apxmin 400 Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Aspen Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets |
| Arixamin 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Ambreyo Lifesciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Arixamin 550mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Ambreyo Lifesciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Batorax 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Baxton Pharmacia | strip of 10 tablets |
| Batorax 550mg Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Baxton Pharmacia | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ciboz 200 Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ciboz 400 Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ciboz 550 Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
| Coligut 200mg Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Univentis Medicare Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Coligut 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Univentis Medicare Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Curifix 200mg Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Alvio Pharma | strip of 10 tablets |
| Curifix 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Alvio Pharma | strip of 10 tablets |
| DavaIndia Rifaximin 200mg Tablet | Rifaximin (200mg) | Davaindia Generic Pharmacy | strip of 10 tablets |
| DavaIndia Rifaximin 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Davaindia Generic Pharmacy | strip of 10 tablets |
| Dia End 200mg Tablet DT | Rifaximin (200mg) | Inizia Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablet dt |
| Diracure 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Wells Biosciences | strip of 10 tablets |
| Dirifa 400 Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Abbott | strip of 10 tablets |
| Dirifa 550 Tablet | Rifaximin (550mg) | Abbott | strip of 10 tablets |
| Dirifax 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Alna Biotech Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Drifax 400mg Tablet | Rifaximin (400mg) | Cmg Biotech Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Storage Store XIFAXAN Tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F);
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
