foxamine (Rifaximin) tablet 200mg

About foxamine (Rifaximin) tablet 200mg

Foxamine Tablet Uses

• Treats traveler's diarrhea caused by non invasive E. coli
• Used with other care in hepatic encephalopathy linked to liver disease
• Helps with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
• Used by doctors for bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine

Foxamine Tablet Benefits

• Acts mainly inside the gut with very little absorbed into the blood
• Reduces the gut bacteria that cause loose stools and bloating
• Helps lower ammonia producing bacteria in liver disease

What Experts Say

Rifaximin is an antibiotic from the rifamycin family. It stays mostly in the intestines, so it treats gut bacteria without spreading widely through the body. Only a tiny amount reaches the bloodstream, which is why side effects are usually mild compared with antibiotics that act throughout the body. Doctors weigh its benefits against cost and the chance of overuse, so it is kept for clear indications.

It blocks bacterial RNA production, which stops the germs from growing. This makes it useful for infectious diarrhea and for conditions where gut bacteria play a role. Doctors may pair it with lactulose in liver disease, and with diet changes for IBS. It is not a substitute for rehydration, which remains the first step in any diarrhea.

In liver disease, it lowers ammonia producing bacteria in the bowel. Doctors also use it for IBS with diarrhea. It is not suitable for diarrhea with fever or blood in the stool. Persistent diarrhea, weight loss or blood in stools always needs a proper medical check. Never share leftover tablets with family members.

Drug Class

• Rifamycin antibiotic (gut acting)

foxamine (Rifaximin) tablet 200mg formula

• Rifaximin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use foxamine (Rifaximin) tablet 200mg?

• Take Foxamine Tablet as prescribed, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Complete the course your doctor gives, even if stools improve early.
• Drink plenty of fluids while you have diarrhea.

Drug Interactions

• Cyclosporine: Blood levels of rifaximin can rise sharply, so this combination needs medical supervision.
• Warfarin: Changes in INR have been reported, so blood clotting tests may be needed.
• P glycoprotein inhibitors: Drugs that block this gut transporter can increase rifaximin absorption.

Risks and warnings

• Fever or bloody stool: Do not use for diarrhea with fever or blood. See a doctor because it may need a different treatment.
• Allergy: Do not use if you are allergic to rifaximin or other rifamycin antibiotics such as rifampicin.
• Antibiotic related diarrhea: Severe or watery diarrhea after antibiotics can signal C. difficile infection and needs medical care.
• Liver disease: Use only under medical supervision in severe liver impairment, as blood levels may rise.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if the doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risk.

Foxamine Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea
• Headache
• Bloating or gas
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Skin rash (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep the strip in its original carton.
• Keep out of reach of children.