Rifaximin is a drug used to treat traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome, which results from infection by bacteria. It is an antibiotic, which is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy in adults with liver disease. The other uses include treating recurrent C.difficile infection, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and diverticular disease.
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How do I completely get cured from passing gas throughout the day?
Query: Hello doctor, I experience gas in my stomach quite often. I then pass gas throughout the day. If I take antibiotics, it stops completely until the duration of the course. I wish to get cured completely. I was diagnosed with inactive gastritis and have been given PPI for two months but I still exper... Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are multiple reasons for gas in the abdomen. In your case, it is likely to be due to a disturbed gastrointestinal flora of the gut bacteria. You should take probiotic tablets for at least a month. Initially, start with an antibiotic such as tablet Rifaximin 450 ... Read Full »