Rifgem 200 mg Tablet

Rifgem 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of rifaximin in each tablet. It is made by Hetero Drugs, India, and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs. Rifaximin is used to treat certain bacterial infections in the gut, and doctors may prescribe Rifgem 200 mg Tablet for traveler’s diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of E. coli and other approved intestinal conditions. Because it works mainly inside the intestine, Rifgem 200 mg Tablet is different from antibiotics that are absorbed throughout the body.

How it works: Rifaximin in Rifgem 200 mg Tablet stays mostly in the gut and blocks bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply. By lowering the number of harmful bacteria in the intestines, this tablet helps reduce infection-related diarrhea and related symptoms.

Rifgem 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength rifaximin tablet, which can make it easier for a doctor to match dosing to the condition being treated and the patient’s age, symptoms, and response. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Rifgem 200 mg Tablet fits typical rifaximin dosing by allowing repeated daily doses when prescribed, rather than relying on a single high-dose tablet.

• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by certain E. coli strains
• Bacterial overgrowth-related intestinal symptoms when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed intestinal bacterial infections
• Short-term treatment of gut-related bacterial illness

• Swallow the Rifgem 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes, even if you start feeling better.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full prescribed course to lower the chance of treatment failure.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Rifgem 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of rifaximin per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. Depending on the infection being treated, it may be taken multiple times per day, and the maximum daily amount should only be set by your prescriber based on the approved regimen and your health status.

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

Common side effects of Rifaximin may include:

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

• Use Rifgem 200 mg Tablet only for bacterial conditions your doctor has evaluated; it is not helpful for viral diarrhea.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because rifaximin exposure can be higher in some patients with severe liver impairment.
• Do not use this tablet if you have a history of allergy to rifaximin or related rifamycin antibiotics unless a clinician has approved it.
• Report any blood in stool, fever, or severe abdominal pain right away, since these can suggest a more serious infection.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Rifgem 200 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and anti-seizure medicines, before starting therapy.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or diarrhea during treatment.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cyclosporine
• Other antibiotics used for gut infections
• Anti-seizure medicines such as phenytoin or carbamazepine

Store Rifgem 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.