Rifagut 200 mg Tablet

Rifagut 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet containing 200 mg of rifaximin in each tablet. It is sold as a strip/box of 10 packs by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Rifagut 200 mg Tablet is used for certain bacterial gut infections and other doctor-directed conditions where rifaximin is appropriate.

How it works: Rifaximin works mainly in the intestines, where it helps stop susceptible bacteria from growing and multiplying. As a tablet, Rifagut 200 mg Tablet delivers the medicine by mouth so it can act in the gut with limited absorption into the bloodstream.

Rifagut 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength version compared with Rifagut 400 mg Tablet and Rifagut 550 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Rifagut 200 mg Tablet when a smaller tablet strength is needed for a specific dosing schedule, for stepwise titration, or when the prescribed regimen is better matched to 200 mg tablets rather than the higher strengths.

• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-prescribed treatment of certain intestinal bacterial infections
• Reduction of symptoms related to bacterial overgrowth in the gut
• Other infections or gut conditions only when prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Rifagut 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; try to space doses evenly through the day if multiple doses are ordered.
• You can usually take this tablet with or without food unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better before it is done.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each Rifagut 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of rifaximin, so the total daily amount depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. This strength may be taken more than once a day, and the maximum daily dose varies by condition and medical history; your doctor determines the exact schedule for you. Because Rifagut 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet, it is not meant for self-directed dosing or for substituting for Rifagut 400 mg Tablet or Rifagut 550 mg Tablet on your own.

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

Common side effects of Rifaximin may include:

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

• Use only if a clinician has confirmed the infection or condition; rifaximin is not right for every diarrhea or stomach problem.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, especially if you have severe liver impairment.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; discuss risks and benefits first.
• Do not use this tablet for viral infections like the flu or common stomach viruses.
• Contact a clinician if diarrhea lasts more than 2 days, becomes severe, or includes blood or fever.
• Tell your pharmacist about any history of allergy to rifaximin or related antibiotics.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Rifagut 200 mg Tablet, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Cyclosporine
• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time
• Strong liver or gut medications that may change how rifaximin is handled
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset and dehydration when you are already ill

Store Rifagut 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.