Rifaximin (400mg)

DESCRIPTION

Tradigut 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes, coma. Tradigut 400 Tablet is also used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and children. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Tradigut 400 Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

USE OF

Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tradigut 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Rifamycin derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins

HOW TO USE

Tradigut 400 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tradigut 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Tradigut 400 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Tradigut 400 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : SAFE – Tradigut 400 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Tradigut 400 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tradigut 400 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CAUTION – Tradigut 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tradigut 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Tradigut 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Nausea | Peripheral edema | Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) | Fatigue

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Should I take Tradigut 400 Tablet with food?::: Yes, Tradigut 400 Tablet can be taken orally with or without food with a glass of water. Take it as prescribed by your doctor for the exact period of time. | Q. What does Tradigut 400 Tablet do for the liver?::: In liver disease, there is an increased growth of bacteria in the intestine which increases the load of toxins travelling through the body. This further increases the possibility of toxins reaching the brain which can cause abnormal brain function. Tradigut 400 Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease. | Q. Can Tradigut 400 Tablet cause weight gain?::: Usually Tradigut 400 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, in case you feel there is an increase in weight, you should consult your doctor to determine the reason of weight gain.|

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