Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet

Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic containing 200 mg of rifaximin in each tablet. A strip/box of 10 packs provides tablets for short-term or doctor-directed treatment courses. Rifaximin is used mainly for certain intestinal infections and bowel-related conditions where a gut-targeted antibiotic is needed. Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet should be used only for the condition and duration your clinician prescribes.

How it works: Rifaximin works by blocking bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet stays mostly in the gut, it acts where the infection or symptom source is in the intestines.

Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is meant for people whose doctor has specifically chosen the 200 mg dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because each tablet delivers 200 mg of rifaximin, it can help fit regimens that require fewer tablets per dose, but the exact schedule still depends on the diagnosis and the prescriber’s plan.

• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by certain bacteria
• Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in selected patients
• Prevention of recurrent hepatic encephalopathy, when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed intestinal bacterial infections

• Swallow the Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your pharmacist or doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, since the 200 mg strength is often part of a specific dosing schedule.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, because stopping early can let symptoms return.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not share your Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

Each Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of rifaximin per tablet, and the total daily dose can vary depending on why it was prescribed. Depending on the condition, it may be taken multiple times per day, but only your doctor should decide the frequency and the maximum daily amount. Do not use more tablets than prescribed, even though this strength is designed for specific treatment schedules.

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
• gas
• headache
• dizziness
• constipation or loose stools

• Use Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet only if a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate for your diagnosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, especially if this tablet is being used to prevent recurrent hepatic encephalopathy.
• Do not use it for a viral illness such as the flu, because antibiotics do not treat viruses.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of allergic reaction to rifaximin or similar antibiotics.
• Contact your doctor promptly if diarrhea worsens, becomes bloody, or is accompanied by fever.
• Inform your clinician about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• This medicine can interact with other drugs, so provide a full medication list, including prescription, OTC, and supplements.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• cyclosporine
• oral contraceptives, because your doctor may want to review backup contraception needs based on your regimen
• other antibiotics or gut-targeted medicines that may affect treatment decisions

Store Rifaximax 200 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.