Rcifax Tablet

Rcifax Tablet is a tablet antibiotic containing rifaximin, supplied by Lupin, India. Each Rcifax Tablet pack contains 10 tablets of the labelled strength, and it is used for certain bacterial intestinal infections and other doctor-directed bowel conditions. Rifaximin works in the gut with very little absorption into the bloodstream, so it is chosen when a prescriber wants a locally acting antibiotic. Rcifax Tablet should be used only for the condition your clinician has diagnosed.

How it works: Rifaximin in Rcifax Tablet works by blocking bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because the tablet releases rifaximin into the intestines, it acts mainly in the gut where the infection or bowel problem is being treated.

Rcifax Tablet is the tablet form of rifaximin, so it fits patients who can swallow tablets and need a steady, orally taken dose. Because this product is supplied in the labelled strength rather than as a lower-strength or liquid option, a doctor may choose it when that tablet strength matches the exact regimen needed for the patient’s condition. The tablet may be favored when convenience and targeted gut action are both important.

• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by certain bacteria
• Hepatic encephalopathy prevention, as prescribed
• IBS-D in selected patients, if prescribed
• Bacterial overgrowth in the intestine, when directed by a doctor
• Other gut-related bacterial conditions specified by a clinician

• Swallow Rcifax Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the scheduled times your doctor provides; do not change the dose on your own.
• You may take it with or without food unless your pharmacist or prescriber says otherwise.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional tells you it is appropriate for your dose.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better early, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Rcifax Tablet provides rifaximin in the labelled tablet strength, and the exact dose per day depends on why it was prescribed. Depending on the condition, it may be taken multiple times a day, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on the diagnosis and patient factors. Do not guess the dose from the pack alone; the doctor determines how many Rcifax Tablet doses to take and for how long.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rifaximin may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Bloating or gas
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Constipation

• Use Rcifax Tablet only for the condition it was prescribed for; it is not meant for every type of infection.
• Tell your clinician if you have severe liver disease, because dosing and monitoring may need special attention.
• Let your doctor know if you have bloody diarrhea, fever, or severe abdominal pain before starting treatment.
• Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take, especially drugs that affect gut bacteria or liver enzymes.
• Do not use it if you have had an allergic reaction to rifaximin before.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Rcifax Tablet is appropriate for you.
• If diarrhea continues, worsens, or comes back after treatment, seek medical advice rather than repeating the medicine on your own.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Cyclosporine
• Other antibiotics that can alter gut flora
• Rifamycin-family medicines if used concurrently
• Herbal or prescription products that may affect liver function

Store Rcifax Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.