Rifastop 200 mg Tablet

Rifastop 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains 200 mg of rifaximin in each tablet. It is made by Mankind Pharma, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 packs. Rifastop 200 mg Tablet is used for certain bacterial infections and is prescribed when a doctor decides this rifaximin strength is appropriate.

How it works: Rifaximin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Rifastop 200 mg Tablet delivers the medicine by mouth so it acts mainly in the gut where it is prescribed for certain infections.

Rifastop 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet option, so it is usually chosen when a prescriber wants a specific rifaximin dose that matches the infection being treated. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this product line listed here, the 200 mg tablet is the exact presentation used for the full prescribed dose rather than a lower-strength option.

• Bacterial infections of the intestine
• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment of gut-related bacterial overgrowth
• Infection management when rifaximin is appropriate

• Swallow Rifastop 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; spacing doses evenly helps keep the medicine working consistently.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives special instructions.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better before the tablets are finished.

Each Rifastop 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of rifaximin per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. It may be taken 1 to several times a day depending on the condition, and the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber based on the indication and your health needs.

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
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Use Rifastop 200 mg Tablet only if a doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for your infection.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, because dosing and safety may need special review.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this tablet.
• Avoid taking it with other medicines unless your clinician or pharmacist checks for interactions.
• If you develop worsening diarrhea, dehydration, or new abdominal pain, seek medical advice promptly.
• Do not use it for viral illnesses like the common cold or flu.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it, be cautious with driving or operating machinery.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cyclosporine
• Certain HIV medicines
• Other antibiotics or gut-related antimicrobials
• Medicines that strongly affect liver transport or breakdown

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