Description

Rifaxin Tablet

Precision Gut Therapy for Reliable GI Control in Dogs & Cats

Manufactured/Marketed by: Panav Bio-Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Country of Origin: India
Dosage form: Tablet
Presentation: 1 × 10 Tablets

Ingredients & Composition:

Rifaximin IP 400 mg

Description / Action:

Rifaxin Tablet contains Rifaximin 400 mg, a gut-selective antibiotic for dogs & cats supporting GI infections, diarrhoea, SIBO and intestinal health. It provides both symptom relief and disease control.

Mechanism of Action:

1. 1. Targeted Antibacterial Effect

• • Inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis
  • Rapid suppression of enteric pathogens

1. 2. Microbial Modulation

• • Reduces ammonia-producing bacteria
  • Controls bacterial overgrowth
  • Restores intestinal balance

Gastrointestinal disorders remain one of the most common and recurrent problems in small animal practice. Conventional antibiotics often lead to:

• • Unwanted systemic exposure
  • Disturbance of normal gut flora
  • Poor long-term tolerance
  • Recurrence of symptoms

There is a growing need for localized, safer, and more effective GI therapy.

Rifaximin is a gut-selective antibiotic designed to act exactly where the problem lies – in the intestine.

• • High intraluminal concentration
  • Minimal systemic absorption
  • Low hepatic load
  • Minimal drug interactions
  • Excellent tolerability
  • Reliable clinical response
  • Safe in long-term therapy

Delivers focused gut control without systemic burden.

Clinical Edge Over Conventional Antibiotics

Better outcomes. Better safety. Better confidence.

Class:

Broad-spectrum gut-selective antibiotic
Rifamycin derivative antibacterial agent

Indication / Uses:

• Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• Acute & Chronic diarrhoea
• SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
• Hepatic Encephalopathy (Adjuvant)
• Colitis & Enterocolitis
• Intestinal Infections

Dosage and administration:

Dose:
Dogs & Cats:

10–15 mg/kg, BID

Administer orally or as directed by veterinarian.

Overdoses / Side effects / Contraindications / Warnings:

Generally, well tolerated due to negligible systemic absorption.

Use cautiously in animals with known hypersensitivity to rifamycin antibiotics.

Mild gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, soft stools, constipation, or flatulence may occur rarely.

Avoid unnecessary use to reduce risk of antimicrobial resistance.

Use only under veterinary supervision.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions:

Store in a dry place. Protect from direct sunlight and heat.

Keep away from children and pets. Complete prescribed duration even if clinical improvement occurs.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy / Withdrawal:

Dogs & Cats: Safe when used as recommended by veterinarian.
Pregnancy/Lactation: Use only after veterinary risk-benefit assessment.
Withdrawal: Not applicable for companion animals.

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