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Sep 18, 2024 - 11:55 AM
Rifaximin (brand name Xifaxan) is an antibiotic primarily used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as travelers' diarrhea caused by E. coli, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), and to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver disease. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the intestines, thus alleviating symptoms and preventing complications.
