MORBITIME-200
MRP: 1,520
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Rifaximin 200mg
Indication:
Non-Invasive Travelers' Diarrhea, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Description:
Rifaximin 200mg is a non-systemic, broad-spectrum antibiotic that works locally in the gastrointestinal tract. It is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream, making it particularly effective for treating gastrointestinal infections without causing systemic side effects.
🔬 Indications:
Travelers' Diarrhea caused by non-invasive E. coli
Hepatic Encephalopathy (adjunct therapy)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D) (in some off-label cases)
Tags:
- Treats non-invasive diarrhea in travelers
- Reduces gut bacteria producing toxins in liver patients
- Minimally absorbed – low risk of systemic side effects
- Generally well-tolerated
- Safe for long-term use in hepatic encephalopathy
Usage Information
Dosage
Travelers' Diarrhea: 200mg 3 times daily for 3 days Hepatic Encephalopathy (adjunct): Dosage varies, typically 550mg twice daily (higher strength) Route: Oral Administration: With or without food Note: Always follow physician’s instructions.
Side Effects
Common: Headache Abdominal pain Flatulence Nausea Rare: C. difficile-associated diarrhea Dizziness Hypersensitivity reactions
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to rifamycin-class antibiotics Diarrhea with blood or high fever (invasive infections) Children <12 years for traveler’s diarrhea (unless prescribed) Severe hepatic impairment (use with caution)
Availability
Rifaximin 200mg tablet uses Rifaximin for travelers’ diarrhea Rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy Gut-selective antibiotic Rifaximin dosage and side effects