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Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
Rifampicin 400 mg tablet
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is used for treatment of tuberculosis (as part of combination anti-TB therapy), leprosy (in combination), certain serious bacterial infections as per physician advice.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated August 2026
₹384₹38.42 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Rifampicin 400 mg tablet
Available variants: tablet 400 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹384 (₹38.42 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ERGOS LIFE SCIENCES
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet contains Rifampicin 400 mg tablet. It belongs to the Rifamycin antibiotic class of medicines.
Uses of Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
- Treatment of tuberculosis (as part of combination anti-TB therapy)
- leprosy (in combination)
- certain serious bacterial infections as per physician advice
Key benefits
- Helps treat tuberculosis in combination therapy
- Active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Helps prevent relapse when taken as prescribed
- Useful in leprosy as part of multidrug therapy
How Rifigon 400 mg Tablet works
Rifampicin is a rifamycin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, blocking RNA synthesis. This prevents bacterial multiplication and helps clear susceptible infections, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
How to take Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Rifigon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- loss of appetite
- headache
- dizziness
- tiredness
- rash/itching
- flu-like symptoms
- orange-red discoloration of urine/tears/sweat
- increased liver enzymes
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 Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Use with caution / Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | Avoid |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Prescription-only anti-tubercular medicine. Risk of liver toxicity—use caution in liver disease, alcoholism, elderly, or when used with other hepatotoxic drugs; monitor liver function. May cause severe allergic reactions, thrombocytopenia or kidney problems rarely—seek medical help for unusual bleeding/bruising, severe rash, jaundice, dark urine, persistent vomiting or abdominal pain. Can stain soft contact lenses due to orange-red body fluid discoloration. Adherence is critical in TB to prevent resistance.
Interactions with other medicines
Strong enzyme inducer—reduces effect of oral contraceptives, warfarin/acenocoumarol, many antiretrovirals (protease inhibitors, some NNRTIs), azole antifungals (ketoconazole/itraconazole), macrolides, doxycycline, corticosteroids, antidiabetics (sulfonylureas), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), digoxin, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, statins, benzodiazepines; increased liver risk with isoniazid and alcohol
How to store Rifigon 400 mg Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ERGOS LIFE SCIENCES
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic (Antitubercular)
- Drug class:
- Rifamycin antibiotic
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Rifigon 400 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Rifigon 400 mg Tablet used for?
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of tuberculosis (as part of combination anti-TB therapy), leprosy (in combination), certain serious bacterial infections as per physician advice. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Rifigon 400 mg Tablet?
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet contains Rifampicin 400 mg tablet. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How does Rifigon 400 mg Tablet work?
Rifampicin is a rifamycin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, blocking RNA synthesis.
Is Rifigon 400 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Rifigon 400 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Rifigon are Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, loss of appetite. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Rifigon 400 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Use with caution / Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Rifigon.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Rifigon 400 mg Tablet?
Avoid
Is Rifigon 400 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Rifigon 400 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet starts at ₹384 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 400 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Rifigon 400 mg Tablet?
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is manufactured by ERGOS LIFE SCIENCES. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Rifigon 400 mg Tablet delivered?
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Rifigon 400 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Rifampicin 400 mg tablet
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹384 (₹38.42 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H1
- Brand
- ERGOS LIFE SCIENCES
- Manufacturer
- ERGOS LIFE SCIENCES
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic (Antitubercular)
- Drug class
- Rifamycin antibiotic
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 400 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Rifigon 400 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- Manufacturer labeling, established medical literature (rifampicin pharmacology), national/international TB treatment guidelines
- Indian Pharmacopoeia/standard drug references
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Rifigon 400 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.