Rifagut 550 mg

1. Overview
This medicine is used to treat infections in the digestive tract caused by bacteria. It helps restore normal gut function and reduce symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

2. How It Works
Rifaximin works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. It targets harmful bacteria while having minimal impact on the normal gut flora, helping clear the infection effectively.

3. Common Uses

• Treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
• Managing irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
• Reducing bacterial overgrowth in the intestines (SIBO)

4. Key Benefits

• Targets harmful intestinal bacteria
• Minimally affects healthy gut flora
• Convenient tablet form for easy dosing

5. Safety & Precautions

• Take only as prescribed by a healthcare professional
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
• Inform your doctor about liver or kidney conditions
• Avoid use if allergic to rifaximin or similar antibiotics
• Seek medical attention if severe allergic reactions or unusual symptoms occur

6. Scientific Literature (External Links)

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21077246/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28748490/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554422/

These details are compiled from publicly available scientific sources. MYMEDS.MD is not liable for clinical interpretation. Please consult a licensed medical practitioner for personalised guidance.