Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

In Treatment of Infectious diarrhea Infectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Rcifax Tablet helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Rcifax Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Rcifax Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection which in turn reduces the diarrhea.Rcifax Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food preferably at the same time each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Some people may develop side effects like vomiting headache constipation vomiting fever abdominal pain and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But it is normal and harmless.Before starting treatment with this medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant breastfeeding or suffering from any liver kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Rcifax Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rcifax Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Rcifax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Rcifax Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Rcifax Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Rcifax Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rcifax Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Rcifax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rcifax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Rcifax Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Rifamycin derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins

Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Headache | Nausea | Fever | Abdominal pain | Vomiting | Flatulence | Constipation | Tenesmus (increased urge to pass stools)

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. For how long should you take Rcifax Tablet?::: The duration for which you may need to take Rcifax Tablet will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome it is usually given for 14 days.| Q. Can Rcifax Tablet cure IBS?::: Taking Rcifax Tablet 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 Rcifax Tablet can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.| Q. How long does Rcifax Tablet take to work for IBS?::: Rcifax Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually taking Rcifax Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rcifax Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.