Description
Product Overview
Sibofix 400 Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy and infectious diarrhea. It works by killing harmful bacteria in the intestines that produce ammonia, which can lead to brain damage in people with liver disease. By reducing ammonia-producing bacteria, Sibofix helps improve brain function and reduces symptoms like confusion and agitation caused by hepatic encephalopathy.
Key Ingredient / Salt Composition
- Rifaximin (400mg): Rifaximin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works by targeting and killing specific bacteria in the intestines, particularly those that produce ammonia, helping to manage the symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy and infectious diarrhea.
How Sibofix Tablet Works
Sibofix 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that targets and kills the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. In people with liver disease, these bacteria produce ammonia, which can damage the brain, leading to symptoms such as confusion, agitation, and muscle tremors. By reducing the levels of these harmful bacteria, Sibofix helps to improve brain function and alleviate symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.
Uses of Sibofix Tablet
- Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious condition in which the liver fails to detoxify the body, causing harmful toxins like ammonia to accumulate in the bloodstream and affect brain function. Sibofix 400 Tablet helps lower the ammonia levels in the blood and improves brain function, reducing symptoms such as confusion, agitation, tremors, and even coma.
- Treatment of Infectious Diarrhea: It is also effective in treating infectious diarrhea by killing the harmful bacteria causing the infection in the intestines.
Benefits of Sibofix Tablet
- Improvement in Brain Function in Hepatic Encephalopathy: By reducing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the intestines, Sibofix helps to improve cognitive function, reduce confusion, and decrease the risk of more severe complications like coma.
- Prevention of Recurrence of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Regular use of this medicine can help prevent recurrent episodes of hepatic encephalopathy by controlling the ammonia levels and maintaining normal brain function.
- Effective for Infectious Diarrhea: Sibofix is also effective in managing bacterial infections that cause diarrhea, helping to eliminate the infection and relieve symptoms.
How to Use Sibofix Tablet
- Dosage: Take Sibofix 400 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dosage is one tablet, but the exact dose will depend on the severity of the condition and individual health factors.
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
- With or Without Food: You may take Sibofix with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at a fixed time every day for better consistency and effectiveness.
- Consistency: Ensure you complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better. Stopping early may cause the infection to return or make it harder to treat.
Side Effects of Sibofix Tablet
Most side effects of Sibofix 400 Tablet are mild and temporary, but some may require medical attention. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Common Side Effects:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Peripheral edema (swelling of limbs)
- Ascites (fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity)
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasal passages and throat)
- Joint pain
- Skin rash
- Muscle pain
Safety Information
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Sibofix 400 Tablet.
- Pre-existing Conditions: Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver, kidney, or heart problems.
- Allergic Reactions: If you have a known allergy to rifaximin or any other antibiotics, do not take this medication without consulting your healthcare provider.
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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
