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Rcifax Suspension

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Product introduction

Rcifax Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It kills and stops the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This way it helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea.

Rcifax Suspension 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, fever, dizziness, nausea, and chills. 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.

How to use Rcifax Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use.

How Rcifax Oral Suspension works

Rcifax Suspension is an antibiotic. it inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.

Safety advice

Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
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Breast feeding
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Driving
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Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Rcifax Suspension for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
  • It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
  • Stop taking Rcifax Suspension and inform your doctor if your diarrhoea gets worse or starts to contain blood or mucus.
  • Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping the course early increases the risk of coming back of the infection.

Fact Box

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

Patient concerns

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Hello Sir/ Mam, I am PATIENT in Clinical bioequivalance dept. of a pharmaceutical MNC. whenever season change happens, I feel mild abdominal cramp and urge to defecate at 2-3 times a day but I don't have to go to toilet. I don't suffer from diarrhea. My blood reports and USG abdomen reports are normal. Please suggest me how to overcome this problem and how can I make my digestive system more stronger.
Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar
Internal Medicine
Tab sporlac 1BD Tab Rcifax 400mg TDS For 15 days
I am taking defstar6 mg and panplus L from ENT. Now i was also prescribed Librax, Rcifax 400 and Ecobion for IBS i want to ask if i can take all medicine or should stop any of above
Dr. Pawan Rawal
Gastroenterology
Please get further evaluation by gastroenterologist
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FAQs

Can Rcifax Suspension cause weight gain?

Usually Rcifax Suspension 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.

Should I take Rcifax Suspension with food?

Yes, Rcifax Suspension 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.

For how long should you take Rcifax Suspension?

The duration for which you may need to take Rcifax Suspension will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler's diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.

Can Rcifax Suspension cure IBS?

Taking Rcifax Suspension can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Rcifax Suspension can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.

How long does Rcifax Suspension take to work for IBS?

Rcifax Suspension usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Rcifax Suspension for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Rcifax Suspension provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.

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