Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Rifaximin Tablet
Rifaximin Tablet
| Generic name | Rifaximin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antibiotic (rifamycin-based, non-systemic) |
| Forms | Tablet |
Rifaximin is a semisynthetic, rifamycin-based antibiotic that acts mainly in the gut and is not well absorbed into the bloodstream. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections of the intestine.
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