JA Rifa 400mg Tablet

₹256.96 ₹292

Rx(Prescription required) Manufacturer :Kiama Lifesciences Salt Composition :Rifaximin (400mg) Storage :Store below 30°C Category :All Medicines Availability : In Stock
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Uses, Side Effects, Price OF JA Rifa 400mg Tablet

JA Rifa 400mg 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.

JA Rifa 400mg 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.

USES OF JA Rifa 400mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

BENEFITS OF JA Rifa 400mg Tablet

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. JA Rifa 400mg 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF JA Rifa 400mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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

Caution:

  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQ'S

Q1. Should I take JA Rifa 400mg Tablet with food? Yes, JA Rifa 400mg 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.

Q2.What does JA Rifa 400mg 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. JA Rifa 400mg Tablet slows down the growth of bacteria in the gut, decreasing the symptoms in cases of liver disease.

Q3. Can JA Rifa 400mg Tablet cause weight gain? Usually JA Rifa 400mg 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.