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Sep 18, 2024 - 11:55 AM
Xifaxan (rifaximin) is an antibiotic primarily used to treat gastrointestinal conditions, and it is effective against certain strains of E. coli, specifically non-invasive strains that cause traveler's diarrhea. It is also used to reduce the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults and to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Its effectiveness is largely due to its poor absorption in the intestines, which allows it to act locally within the gut.
