Pregnancy Interaction

• Pregnancy: Rifaximin should be used with caution during pregnancy. There isn't a lot of information about how this affects people, but research on animals suggest that excessive doses could be bad for the growing fetus. You should only use it if the possible benefit is greater than the risk, and only with a doctor's permission.
• Breastfeeding: No one knows if Rafle 200mg Tablet gets into breast milk. It is usually thought to be low risk because systemic absorption is modest, but you should talk to your doctor before using it.
• Fertility: There is no proof that Rafle 200mg Tablet impacts fertility, so you shouldn't use it for a long time or for no reason while trying to get pregnant.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Rafle 200mg Tablet used for?

It is used to treat bacterial infections in the intestines, especially diarrhea that travelers get from Escherichia coli. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

Q2. Is it okay to take Rafle 200mg Tablet for any kind of diarrhea?

No. It only works for diarrhea caused by bacteria, not by viruses or parasites. Always take it after your doctor tells you to.

Q3. Is it okay to eat Rafle 200mg Tablet?

Yes. You can take it with or without food, however taking it after meals may help your stomach feel better.

Q4. Is Rafle 200mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Yes. Rafle 200mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works in the intestines to destroy bacteria that cause infections without getting into the circulation too much.

Q5. Is it possible for Rafle 200mg Tablet to make bacteria resistant like other antibiotics?

Rafle 200mg Tablet has a limited chance of resistance because it only works in certain areas and isn't well absorbed. However, you should still take it exactly as directed.

Expert Advice

• Finish the whole course of Rafle 200mg Tablet even if your symptoms get better quickly. This will help prevent the infection from coming back or the bacteria from becoming resistant.
• Do not take this drug for longer than the doctor says or for diarrhea that is not caused by bacteria.
• During treatment for diarrhea, stay away from alcohol and drink plenty of water.
• Tell your doctor if you develop liver disease, blood in your stool, a fever, or diarrhea that won't go away.
• Don't take medicine for a long time if you have loose motion without knowing what's causing it.
• Keep it out of reach of kids and store it in a cold, dry location.

 Side Effects

• Side effects that happen a lot:
• Feeling sick or throwing up
• Pain or swelling in the stomach
• Pain in the head
• Gas (flatulence)
• Tiredness
• Side effects that are less prevalent or less serious:
• Very bad allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing)
• Stools that are bloody or diarrhea that doesn't go away
• High liver enzymes
• Feeling dizzy
• Stop taking the drug right away if you have severe symptoms and call your doctor.

 How It Works

• Rafle 200mg Tablet: This is an antibiotic from the rifamycin class.
• By attaching to the beta-subunit of bacterial RNA polymerase, it stops bacterial growth and replication by stopping the production of bacterial RNA.
• It works in the intestines without getting into the bloodstream much, which makes it good for treating intestinal infections with few negative effects on the whole body.

Medicine Interaction

• Don't use with:
• Other antibiotics, such rifampicin and erythromycin, may make the drug less effective or create resistance.
• Cyclosporine may raise the level of Rafle 200mg Tablet in the body.
• Warfarin may change how blood clots; it is important to keep an eye on INR.
• Laxatives or anti-diarrheal medicines can change how well the medicine works.
• Before you start taking Rafle 200mg Tablet, tell your doctor about all the drugs and supplements you are already taking.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet (200 mg) every eight hours (three times a day) or as your doctor tells you to.
• Do not crumble or chew; just swallow whole with water.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Finish the whole course, even if your symptoms get better quickly.
• Take the dose as soon as you remember if you missed it. Don't take two doses at once; just skip it if it's almost time for the next one.

 Uses / Indications

• E. coli caused traveler's diarrhea
• Hepatic Encephalopathy (to lower gut microorganisms that make ammonia)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
• Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines
• Stopping recurrent hepatic encephalopathy in people with chronic liver dysfunction