Rifaximin 200 mg tablet

Product Description

Rifaximin 200 mg is an antibiotic medication primarily used to treat and prevent various gastrointestinal conditions caused by bacteria. What makes Rifaximin unique is its minimal systemic absorption, meaning that when taken orally, very little of the drug enters the bloodstream. Instead, it primarily acts locally within the digestive tract.

How it Works:

Rifaximin is a derivative of the rifamycin class of antibiotics. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis by binding to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. This action prevents bacteria from synthesizing essential proteins for their growth and survival, effectively killing or stopping the proliferation of susceptible bacteria in the gut. Because it's poorly absorbed, it achieves high concentrations where it's needed most in the intestines.