What is Xifaxan used for?
Xifaxan is used to treat various medical conditions such as traveler’s diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and hepatic encephalopathy. Xifaxan works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It does not work to treat viral infections (such as cold and flu).
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Information
What is Xifaxan?
Xifaxan is a prescription drug that belongs to a class of drugs called Antibiotics.
Xifaxan is available as other brand names such as Xifaxanta, Zaxine and Targaxan. The brand name used depends on the country of origin.
Xifaxan is also available as a generic with the generic name Rifaximin. Rifaximin is also the active ingredient in Xifaxan and each of the other brand names.
How to take Xifaxan?
Xifaxan is taken by mouth with or without food. The dosage and duration of treatment for Xifaxan will vary depending on the medical condition being treated.
Xifaxan should be taken at evenly spaced times and the same time each day for the best response.
Xifaxan, like all other antibiotics, should only be used for the specified period of time. Do not stop taking Xifaxan before the treatment period is completed. If you stop taking Xifaxan too early, the infection may return.
Possible side effects of Xifaxan?
What is currently on the website is good and can be reused.
Possible Drug Interactions with Xifaxan?
What is currently on the website is good and can be reused.
Xifaxan generic equivalent
Rifaximin is generic equivalent to Xifaxan and available in 200mg, 400mg and 550mg dosages. Rifaximin is manufactured by Sun in India.
Rifaximin cost
Rifaximin 200mg - 300 tabs $130.95 at $0.44/tab
Rifaximin 400mg - 100 tabs $81.99 at $0.82/tab
Rifaximin 550mg - 200 tabs $191.98 at $0.96/tab
Xifaxan 550mg cost in Canada
Xifaxan is only available in 550mg dosage in Canada and it's known by Zaxine, it's manufactured by Salix.
Xifaxan 550mg cost in Canada
180 tab $1833.99 at $10.19/tab
You can also purchase 60 and 180 tabs pack too.
You don't have to pay in full when you place the order. You can select "Sezzle" when you buy Xifaxan or Rifaximin online and pay in 4 interest-free payments.
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) FAQs
How long does Xifaxan stay in your system?
It takes approximately 25 to 30 hours for Xifaxan to be eliminated from your system after the last dose.
Foods to avoid while taking Xifaxan?
There are no specific food restrictions while taking Xifaxan but it is best to avoid certain foods depending on the condition being treated.
Persons with IBS are advised not to use gluten, dairy products, fried foods, insoluble fiber, caffeinated beverages, alcohol, chocolate, wheat-based products and processed foods.
Persons with traveler’s diarrhea are advised to avoid raw, leafy vegetables, raw meat, uncooked shellfish and unpeels or unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Xifaxan / Rifaximin coupon
Though we have competitve prices for brand and generic medications, you can use coupon RIFYCD2003 when you buy Xifaxan or Rifaximin online.