batorax 550mg tablet - Rifaximin (550mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Baxton Pharmacia ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is batorax 550mg tablet used for?

Agerim 400mg Tablet (Rifaximin) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Rifaximin (550mg), which Binds to bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA synthesis and ba. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Rifaximin
  • Manufacturer: Baxton Pharmacia
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š batorax 550mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), hepatic encephalopathy

Off-label uses: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), diverticulitis, pouchitis

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Rifaximin
Brand NameAgerim 400mg Tablet
ManufacturerBaxton Pharmacia
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassRNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionPoorly absorbed orally; <0.4% absorbed systemically
DistributionPrimarily confined to the gastrointestinal tract
Protein Binding67.5% (primarily to albumin)
MetabolismMinimal hepatic metabolism; mainly via CYP3A4
Half-Life2-6 hours
Excretion>96% excreted unchanged in feces; <0.4% in urine
Bioavailability<0.4%
Onset of ActionWithin 24 hours
Peak Plasma Time1-4 hours (negligible systemic levels)
Duration of ActionNot well defined; local GI effect persists during dosing

How It Works

Binds to bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA synthesis and bacterial growth

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
2Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis
3Prevents bacterial transcription

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take batorax 550mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of batorax 550mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Clostridioides difficile colitis
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Hepatic encephalopathy worsening

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Peripheral edema
  • Ascites
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Ciclosporin Major Decreased ciclosporin levels
Oral contraceptives Moderate Reduced contraceptive efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Ciclosporin
  • P-glycoprotein substrates

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Oral contraceptives
  • Anticoagulants
  • CYP3A4 substrates

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • H2 receptor antagonists

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to rifaximin or any rifamycin; intestinal obstruction

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests, renal function, signs of Clostridioides difficile infection

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; unknown excretion in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; dialysis unlikely to be effective

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for batorax 550mg tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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