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Does Intake Of Xifaxan Help In Curing IBS And Diarrhea?

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Question : is xifaxan an effective treatment for ibs-d?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (27 minutes later)
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Xifaxan ( rifaximine) is an antibiotic that is used for IBS with diarrhea.

It is effective and it has been approved by FDA. It is used commonly in clinical practice.

It works by reducing or altering bacteria in the gut. The treatment is 10-14 days with Xifaxan.

Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
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Does Intake Of Xifaxan Help In Curing IBS And Diarrhea?

Brief Answer: Please follow.... Detailed Answer: Hi, Xifaxan ( rifaximine) is an antibiotic that is used for IBS with diarrhea. It is effective and it has been approved by FDA. It is used commonly in clinical practice. It works by reducing or altering bacteria in the gut. The treatment is 10-14 days with Xifaxan. Hope it was helpful to you! Dr.Klerida