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. Agerim 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.
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. Agerim 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Agerim 200 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Agerim 200 Tablet 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 Agerim 200 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Agerim 200 Tablet 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 Agerim 200 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION
Agerim 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Agerim 200 Tablet, 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.
For how long should you take Agerim 200 Tablet?::: The duration for which you may need to take Agerim 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 Agerim 200 Tablet cure IBS?::: Taking Agerim 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 Agerim 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 Agerim 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?::: Agerim 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Agerim 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Agerim 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.
Agerim 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. Agerim 200 Tablet inhibits the bacteria's ability to make proteins and stops the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
-Warfarin (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the doses of Warfarin accordingly. Rifaximin may reduce the efficacy of Warfarin.
| -Rucaparib (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations. Rucaparib may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
| -Amiodarone (Oral Route): Moderate
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
| -Amiodarone (Injection Route): Moderate
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.
| -Azithromycin (Oral Route): Moderate
Watch out for symptoms of Rifaximin side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, swelling or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Azithromycin may raise blood levels of Rifaximin.