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DIRIFA 550 TAB

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Dirifa 550 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. It is also used to treat infectious diarrhea. It works by killing and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines.

This medicine 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 to come back and harder to treat.

Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, rashes, joint pain, and depression. 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 will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless.

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.

Uses of Dirifa Tablet

  • Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

Benefits of Dirifa Tablet

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking, and sometimes, coma. Dirifa 550 Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

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. Dirifa 550 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.

Side effects of Dirifa Tablet

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 Dirifa

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema
  • Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Joint pain
  • Rash
  • Muscle pain

How to use Dirifa Tablet

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. Dirifa 550 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dirifa Tablet works

Dirifa 550 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the recurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Safety advice

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Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dirifa 550 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
warnings
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dirifa 550 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
warnings
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dirifa 550 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
SAFE
Dirifa 550 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dirifa 550 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dirifa 550 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
CAUTION
Dirifa 550 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dirifa 550 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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