Product introduction
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup 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.
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup 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 come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, 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 do not go away.
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. Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is not effective in cases of travelers’ diarrhea. Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Uses of Gifaxin Syrup
- Treatment of Infectious diarrhea
Benefits of Gifaxin Syrup
In 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. Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup 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 Gifaxin Syrup
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 Gifaxin
- Peripheral edema
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infection
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Gifaxin Syrup
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. Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How Gifaxin Syrup works
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is an antibiotic. It inhibits the bacteria’s ability to make proteins and stops the growth of the bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea. It works only in the intestines, helping to relieve symptoms without affecting the rest of the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Gifaxin Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Gifaxin 100 mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 60 g |
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