Prescription Drugs

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Description:

Chemical Name: RIFAXIMIN (rif-AX-i-min)

Xifaxan is used to treat traveler's diarrhea caused by certain bacteria. Xifaxan will not work to treat bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with fever. Xifaxan is a tablet but CANNOT be split.

Dispensed from a jurisdiction where this item is approved for sale.

Generic not manufactured by Salix.

Directions:

Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.

Cautions:

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include vomiting.