Rifadin (Rifampin) is a prescription medication to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial infection of the lungs and may also cause infections in different body parts. Rifampin is also used to treat people with meningitis. The active ingredient in Rifadin is Rifampin. Rifampin belongs to a class of drugs known as rifamycin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Rifadin is effective only against bacterial infections. It would be best to know that antibiotics such as Rifadin do not work for viral infections (such as the common cold flu). Using any antibiotic when it is unnecessary can cause it to not work for future infections.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer generic Rifampin from India (R-CIN) and Canada (Rofact) by different manufacturers in the strength of 150 mg and 100mg tablets.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Rifadin. The most common side effects of Rifadin may include the following:
• Cramps;
• Headache;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• Severe abdominal pain
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Dizziness or increased fall;
• Impaired concentration;
• Numbness and body weakness;
• Passage of watery or bloody stool;
• Worsening of your symptoms
These are not all of Rifadin's side effects. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Rifadin if you are allergic to Rifadin or are currently using another class of antibiotics for your condition. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have difficulty in passing urine or passing little urine (anuria);
• Have HIV infection;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease;
• Have tuberculosis
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Rifadin and other medicines, such as atovaquone, cobicistat, lurasidone, HIV NNRTIs (such as etravirine, nevirapine), praziquantel, HIV protease inhibitors (such as atazanavir, darunavir) and voriconazole. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. During pregnancy, antibiotics such as Rifadin should be used only when needed. When this drug is used during the last few weeks of pregnancy, the risk of bleeding in both mother and infant may be increased. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any bleeding in your newborn. Rifampin passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. It is often advisable not to breastfeed while using this medicine. Rifampin comes in a capsule that can be taken by mouth. It should be taken with a cup of water on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Follow your doctor's prescription label carefully, and do not use more than your prescribed dosage. There are different dosage forms of Rifadin depending on the nature of your condition. When rifampin is used to treat tuberculosis, it is taken once daily. When rifampin is used to prevent the spread of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria to other people, it is taken twice daily for two days or once daily for four days. Discuss with your doctor if there is anything you do not understand about your medicine. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take rifampin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or more often than your doctor prescribes. It would be best to continue to use your antibiotics until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if there is no improvement in your condition or if it worsens.