Active Ingredient Rifaximin
Active Ingredient Details
What is Rifaximin?
A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.
What is the usage for Rifaximin?
This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E. coli ("traveler's diarrhea"). Rifaximin should not be used if you have a fever or bloody diarrhea. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent a brain problem caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It may help you think more clearly.
How many products in the NDC database contain Rifaximin?
The NDC database has 19 products with the active ingredient Rifaximin. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Rifaximin
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10695-011 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Willow Birch Pharma, Inc. | ACTIVE | ||
| 12828-0089 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Cambrex Profarmaco Milano S.r.l. | ACTIVE | ||
| 14501-0021 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Msn Laboratories Private Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 14501-0093 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Msn Laboratories Private Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 17337-0032 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Olon Spa | ACTIVE | ||
| 17337-0043 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Olon Spa | ACTIVE | ||
| 17337-0044 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Olon Spa | ACTIVE | ||
| 50090-2445 | Proprietary Name: Xifaxan | Rifaximin | Tablet | Oral | A-s Medication Solutions | ACTIVE | |
| 55154-6777 | Proprietary Name: Xifaxan | Rifaximin | Tablet | Oral | Cardinal Health 107, Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 57297-029 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Lupin Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 59285-008 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Optimus Drugs Private Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 62207-017 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Granules India Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 62207-020 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Granules India Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 65649-301 | Proprietary Name: Xifaxan | Rifaximin | Tablet | Oral | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 65649-303 | Proprietary Name: Xifaxan | Rifaximin | Tablet | Oral | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 65977-0152 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Hetero Drugs Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 70799-000 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Tablet | Alfasigma Spa | ACTIVE | ||
| 73377-184 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Ax Pharmaceutical Corp | ACTIVE | ||
| 76278-1109 | Proprietary Name: | Rifaximin | Powder | Clarochem Ireland Ltd. | ACTIVE |