Rifagest 400 Tablet is indicated in the treatment of traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. Diarrhoea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools.

Rifagest 400 Tablet contains Rifaximin, an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, it helps treat diarrhoea in children.

Sometimes, Rifagest 400 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, flatulence, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, reach out to the doctor.

Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Rifagest 400 Tablet . Keep the doctor informed about your child’s health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Rifagest 400 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotic agents used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. Rifagest 400 Tablet contains Rifaximin, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, Rifagest 400 Tablet helps treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea.

• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence

Shake well before use. Administer the prescribed dose to the child using the measuring cup/measuring spoon.

Do not administer Rifagest 400 Tablet to the child if they are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if the child has kidney or liver problems, bloody or black stools, fever, mucus in stool, or if the diarrhoea persists for more than 24-48 hours. Let the doctor know if your child is taking any other medications, including herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements.

• Ensure that the child drinks plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid the aggravation of the digestive system.
• Avoid spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, and caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
• Teach the child to wash their hands properly after using the toilet to prevent infections.
• Clean the toilets regularly with a disinfectant.