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Xifaxan (Rifaximin) - Indications and Dosage

 


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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

XIFAXAN™ Tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients (≥12 years of age) with travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli (see WARNINGS, Microbiology, and CLINICAL STUDIES).

XIFAXAN™ Tablets should not be used in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever or blood in the stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

XIFAXAN™ Tablets can be administered orally with or without food. For travelers' diarrhea, the recommended dose is one 200mg tablet taken three times a day for 3 days.

HOW SUPPLIED

XIFAXAN™ Tablets are available as circular, pink-colored, biconvex tablets containing 200 mg rifaximin, debossed with “Sx” on one side.

NDC 65649-301-03                            Bottles of 30 tablets
NDC 65649-301-41                            Bottles of 100 tablets
NDC 65649-301-05                            Carton of 100 Tablets, Unit Dose

Store XIFAXAN™ Tablets at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.

Page last updated: 2006-07-27

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