Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s
₹377.70
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Composition | Rifaximin (400mg) |
Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Torfix 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes, coma.
Description
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Composition | Rifaximin (400mg) |
Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
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Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ or ‘antibacterials’ used to treat infectious traveller’s diarrhoea (in adults and children above 12 years of age) caused by E.coli bacteria, hepatic encephalopathy (decreased brain function due to liver disease) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D). Traveller’s diarrhoea is an infection in which there is a passage of unformed stools. Hepatic encephalopathy causes loss of brain function when a damaged liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which affects the large intestine. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Rifaximin’ that works by working on the bowel and preventing the spread of infections caused due to the loss of the beneficial gut bacteria. Thus, Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s helps in relieving abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s should not be used in the patients with diarrhoea complicated by fever or blood in the stool and diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli (E.coli). Take Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s with or without food. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, peripheral oedema (leg swelling), nausea, dizziness, fatigue, ascites (excess fluid build-up in the abdomen), increased liver enzymes (ALT), and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently. Caution: Avoid taking Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Uses of Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s Medicinal Benefits Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea caused by non-invasive strains of E.coli. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and ammonia producing bacteria. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s is a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s is bactericidal in nature and works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Directions for Use Storage Side Effects of Torfix 400 Tablet 10’s
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