Rapiz Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Nifuroxazide

Indications/Uses

Treatment of acute diarrhea presumed to be bacterial origin in the absence of suspected invasive phenomena.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >15 yr 1 cap qds at 4-hr intervals or as directed by a doctor. Duration of treatment: 7 days, or as directed by a doctor.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to nifuroxazide or to nitrofuran derivatives.

Special Precautions

Lactose-intolerant. Pregnancy & lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Adverse Reactions

Allergic reactions eg, skin rash, urticaria, Quincke's edema or anaphylactic shock.

Storage

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Description

View Rapiz description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07AX03 - nifuroxazide ; Belongs to the class of other intestinal antiinfectives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Rapiz cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

10's

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