CompositionRifabet 400 Tablet 10 is an antibiotic primarily used to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by non-invasive E. coli. Unlike most antibiotics, it is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream, meaning it stays in the gut to target the infection directly. It is also used to manage irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and to help reduce the risk of recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver disease.
In patients with liver disease, the tablet helps reduce the amount of ammonia-producing bacteria in the gut, which prevents toxins from reaching the brain and causing confusion. This makes it an important medicine for helping maintain mental function in patients with chronic liver conditions. Its localized action also results in fewer systemic side effects compared to some other antibiotics.
Follow your doctor’s instructions for the full duration of the course, even if your bowel movements return to normal early. If you experience severe abdominal pain or if the diarrhea worsens, contact your healthcare provider. This medication is not effective for infections that have spread outside the digestive tract.
