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*IBS, diarrhea-predominant: 550mg PO tid x14 days | *IBS, diarrhea-predominant: 550mg PO tid x14 days | ||
**May repeat dose up to 2x if recurrent disease | **May repeat dose up to 2x if recurrent disease | ||
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==Pediatric Dosing== | ==Pediatric Dosing== | ||
===Indications by Disease=== | |||
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===For > 12 yrs old=== | ===For > 12 yrs old=== | ||
*Traveler's diarrhea, E. coli-induced: 200mg PO tid x3 days | *Traveler's diarrhea, E. coli-induced: 200mg PO tid x3 days | ||
Latest revision as of 20:38, 20 March 2026
Administration
- Type: Antibiotic
- Dosage Forms: 200, 550
- Routes of Administration: Oral
- Common Trade Names: Xifaxan
Adult Dosing
- Traveler's diarrhea, E. coli-induced: 200mg PO tid x3 days
- Hepatic encephalopathy: 550mg PO bid
- IBS, diarrhea-predominant: 550mg PO tid x14 days
- May repeat dose up to 2x if recurrent disease
Indications by Disease
| Disease | Dose | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Traveler's diarrhea | 200mg PO TID x 3 days | Traveler's Diarrhea |
Pediatric Dosing
Indications by Disease
For > 12 yrs old
- Traveler's diarrhea, E. coli-induced: 200mg PO tid x3 days
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: C
- Lactation risk: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
Renal Dosing
- No adjustment
Hepatic Dosing
- No adjustment
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- caution if hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C)
- caution if recent antibiotic-associated colitis
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- superinfection
- C. difficile-assoc. diarrhea
- hypersensitivity reaction
- angioedema
- anaphylaxis
- exfoliative dermatitis
Common
- peripheral edema
- nausea
- dizziness
- fatigue
Comments
See Also
References
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