Menarif 400 mg Tablet

Composition of Menarif 400 mg Tablet

Menarif 400 mg Tablet contains Rifaximin (400mg).

Uses of Menarif 400 mg Tablet

• Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
• Treatment of Infectious diarrhea

How Menarif 400 mg Tablet works

Menarif 400mg 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.

How to take Menarif 400 mg 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. Menarif 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Menarif as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Menarif than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Menarif 400 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Menarif are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Menarif 400 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Menarif. Some combinations can change how Menarif works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Menarif 400 mg Tablet

Store Menarif below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Menarif 400 mg Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Menarif 400mg Tablet reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease.</li> <li>It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.</li> <li>Stop taking Menarif 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Menarif 400mg Tablet .</li> <li>Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MENARINI