Gastroenterology · Non-absorbable rifamycin antibiotic
Rifaximin
Dose
550 mg PO BD.
Use
Add-on to lactulose to prevent recurrent hepatic encephalopathy; SIBO; travellers' diarrhoea.
Monitoring
Encephalopathy recurrence, adherence, cost/access.
Side effects
- • Nausea
- • Peripheral oedema
- • Dizziness
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
