Rifagut 550 mg Tablet

Rifagut 550 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet containing 550 mg of rifaximin in each tablet. It is supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. This medicine belongs to the rifamycin-class antibiotics and is used for certain intestinal bacterial conditions, including traveler’s diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of E. coli, hepatic encephalopathy prevention in adults, and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in appropriate patients.

How it works: Rifaximin in Rifagut 550 mg Tablet works mainly in the gut, where it stays mostly inside the intestines instead of spreading widely through the body. It helps reduce or control certain bacteria in the bowel, which can lessen diarrhea-related symptoms or help prevent complications in conditions like hepatic encephalopathy.

Rifagut 550 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Rifagut 200 mg Tablet and Rifagut 400 mg Tablet, so it is typically chosen when a doctor wants the 550 mg dose used in specific adult regimens. Because it is a stronger tablet, it is not a casual “start low and see” option; the correct schedule depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s overall health.

• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by noninvasive E. coli
• Hepatic encephalopathy prevention in adults
• IBS-D in selected patients
• Bacterial overgrowth-related intestinal symptoms when prescribed
• Doctor-directed short-course gut infection treatment

• Swallow the Rifagut 550 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes; some uses require multiple doses per day.
• You may take Rifagut 550 mg Tablet with or without food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically instructs you to.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Rifagut 550 mg Tablet provides 550 mg of rifaximin per tablet, so the total daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the regimen selected by the doctor. For this strength, dosing may be once daily or multiple times daily in different indications, and the maximum per day is determined by the prescribed plan rather than by self-adjustment. Your clinician decides how long to use Rifagut 550 mg Tablet and whether this higher-strength tablet is the right fit for you.

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

Common side effects of Rifaximin may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

• Rifagut 550 mg Tablet is a higher-strength prescription tablet and should be used only as directed by a doctor.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, especially if you are taking it for hepatic encephalopathy.
• Report any history of severe allergy to rifaximin, rifamycin antibiotics, or similar medicines.
• This medicine is for specific intestinal uses and is not appropriate for all infections, especially systemic infections.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy before using this tablet.
• Use caution if you develop dizziness or feel unwell after taking the tablets; avoid driving if symptoms affect you.
• Do not self-treat ongoing diarrhea with Rifagut 550 mg Tablet without a diagnosis, especially if fever or blood is present.

• Cyclosporine
• Warfarin or other anticoagulants
• Other antibiotics that may alter gut flora or treatment response
• Strong P-glycoprotein inhibitors such as certain HIV medicines

Store Rifagut 550 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess moisture, heat, and direct light.