Vizorifa 200 Tablet

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

Vizorifa 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping 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.

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General Information

Contains

Rifaximin (200mg)

Marketer

Ventus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Vizorifa 200 Tablet 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, constipation, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, 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 Vizorifa Tablet

Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Benefits of Vizorifa Tablet

Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Infectious diarrhea is a condition characterized by the sudden onset of loose or watery stools caused by harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. Vizorifa 200 Tablet helps treat infectious diarrhea by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. This medicine interferes with the bacteria's ability to make important proteins they need to survive and multiply. This helps to get rid of the bad bacteria causing the infection, which in turn reduces the diarrhea and helps you feel better.

Side effects of Vizorifa 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

Common side effects of Vizorifa

Headache
Nausea
Fever
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Flatulence
Constipation
Tenesmus (increased urge to pass stools)

How to use Vizorifa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vizorifa 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Vizorifa Tablet works

Vizorifa 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Vizorifa 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.

All substitutes for Vizorifa 200 Tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vizorifa 200 Tablet for the treatment of infectious diarrhea.
It should only be taken for a maximum of three days. If your symptoms do not improve after three days, inform your doctor. Do not take a second course of Vizorifa 200 Tablet.
It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
Stop taking Vizorifa 200 Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vizorifa 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vizorifa 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vizorifa 200 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Vizorifa 200 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vizorifa 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vizorifa 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vizorifa 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vizorifa 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

For how long should you take Vizorifa 200 Tablet?

The duration for which you may need to take Vizorifa 200 Tablet 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 Vizorifa 200 Tablet cure IBS?

Taking Vizorifa 200 Tablet 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 Vizorifa 200 Tablet 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 Vizorifa 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?

Vizorifa 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Vizorifa 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Vizorifa 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Rifamycin derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins

Related lab tests

Culture Stool

Stool Examination R/M

References

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Name: Ventus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: #33, Indira Colony Road, Subhash Nagar, Manimajra, CHANDIGARH 160 101 India

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Country of origin: India
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