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Xifaxan
Antibiotics

Xifaxan

Rifaximin

Rifaximin 200mg, 400mg and 550mg film-coated tablets, used for hepatic encephalopathy and traveller's diarrhoea. A rifamycin that stays in the gut.

All strengths and pack prices
StrengthPackPricePer unit
200mg10 tabletsUS$11.90US$1.19
200mg20 tabletsUS$21.20US$1.06
200mg30 tabletsUS$30.60US$1.02
200mg60 tabletsUS$58.80US$0.98
200mg90 tabletsUS$81.00US$0.90
200mg120 tabletsUS$102.00US$0.85
200mg180 tabletsUS$138.60US$0.77
200mg270 tabletsUS$191.70US$0.71
400mg10 tabletsUS$16.10US$1.61
400mg20 tabletsUS$31.40US$1.57
400mg30 tabletsUS$45.90US$1.53
400mg60 tabletsUS$89.40US$1.49
400mg90 tabletsUS$129.60US$1.44
400mg120 tabletsUS$168.00US$1.40
400mg180 tabletsUS$244.80US$1.36
400mg270 tabletsUS$348.30US$1.29
550mg10 tabletsUS$21.30US$2.13
550mg20 tabletsUS$40.00US$2.00
550mg30 tabletsUS$57.00US$1.90
550mg60 tabletsUS$109.80US$1.83
550mg90 tabletsUS$160.20US$1.78
550mg120 tabletsUS$204.00US$1.70
550mg180 tabletsUS$282.60US$1.57
550mg270 tabletsUS$413.10US$1.53
Category
Antibiotics
Active ingredient
Rifaximin
Route
Oral use
Form
Film-coated tablet
Strengths
200 · 400 · 550mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

No prescription needed: we place your order for Xifaxan on your behalf.

Conditions
Hepatic Encephalopathy · Traveller's Diarrhoea
Alternative names
Tixi-X; Normix
Therapeutic class
Rifamycin Antibiotic
Pharmacological class
Rifamycin Antibiotic
Known off-label uses
small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to rifaximin; intestinal obstruction
Minor side effects
dizziness; headache; nausea; abdominal pain
Moderate side effects
flatulence; defaecation urgency; elevated liver enzymes
Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Originator
Norgine
Onset time
1–3 days
Duration
14 days
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in original packaging.
Drug interactions
ciclosporin
Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Precautions and warnings

monitor for liver function; use caution in severe hepatic impairment; discontinue if symptoms of colitis arise

Serious side effects

clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Rifaximin 200mg, 400mg and 550mg film-coated tablets, used for hepatic encephalopathy and traveller's diarrhoea. A rifamycin that stays in the gut.

Mechanism of action

Rifaximin is a non-systemic rifamycin antibiotic that binds to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA synthesis. It exhibits broad-spectrum activity against gastrointestinal pathogens and modulates intestinal microbiota to reduce ammonia production.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Not recommended unless necessary due to lack of clinical data. Breastfeeding: Advise caution as systemic absorption is low but potential for excretion exists.

Xifaxan contains rifaximin, which is indicated for the management of hepatic encephalopathy and traveller’s diarrhoea. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Tixi-x and Normix. It is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 200mg, 400mg, and 550mg.

Buying Xifaxan online

Generic rifaximin, much of it made in India, is significantly more affordable than the original brand for people in Australia who live far from a well stocked facility. This medication is best used under the direct care of a doctor who can monitor clinical progress.

What you will receive

Xifaxan is the originator brand name, made by Norgine. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Norgine and do not ship the original Xifaxan.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Rifaximin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.