Rifaximin 200mg tablets - Travellers diarrhoea
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Important
STAND-BY or PREVENTATIVE treatment is not currently recommended in the NHS Surrey Management of Infection Guidelines. it is difficult for travellers to distinguish between invasive and non-invasive diarrhoea, the overall usefulness of rifaximin as empiric self-treatment remains to be determined. Stand-by treatment of this nature should not be prescribed on the NHS but a private prescription may be issued if appropriate
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Rifaximin 200mg tablets
Indication :
Travellers diarrhoea
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Keywords :
antibiotic, antibacterial
Brand Names Include :
Xifaxanta
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Other Indications
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Other Drugs
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Committee Recommendations (1)
STAND-BY or PREVENTATIVE treatment is not currently recommended in the NHS Surrey Management of Infection Guidelines. it is difficult for travellers to distinguish between invasive and non-invasive diarrhoea, the overall usefulness of rifaximin as empiric self-treatment remains to be determined. Stand-by treatment of this nature should not be prescribed on the NHS but a private prescription may be issued if appropriate