Rifahel (Rifaximin 550mg)

Rifahel (Rifaximin 550mg) is a higher-dose formulation of the antibiotic rifaximin, specifically used for chronic or recurring gastrointestinal conditions. It works locally in the gut with minimal systemic absorption. ✅ Main Uses of Rifahel (Rifaximin 550mg): Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) – Prevention of Recurrence Most common use at this dose. Reduces ammonia-producing gut bacteria, helping to prevent confusion, lethargy, or coma in patients with liver cirrhosis. Often combined with lactulose. Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D) Improves bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea by reducing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Typically taken 550 mg three times daily for 14 days. Small Intestinal…