Rifaximin
Rifaximin is a minimally absorbed antibiotic used for selected intestinal or liver-related conditions.
Key takeaways
- Its role differs between selected diarrhoeal illness and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy recurrence.
- Fever or bloody diarrhoea suggests a condition needing different assessment.
- Confusion, severe dehydration or bloody stools needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
What rifaximin is used for
It may be used for selected Traveller’s Diarrhoea or Hepatic Encephalopathy plans.
Important safety checks
Cause of diarrhoea, liver severity, pregnancy and interacting medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for worsening confusion, bloody diarrhoea, high fever, severe abdominal pain, fainting or dehydration.