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Query about Rifaximin 550mg
My mother has been taking Rifaximin 550 mg twice a day since March 19th or 20th to kill ammonia-producing bacteria and prevent hepatic encephalopathy. Will it cause any harm to her kidneys, as prolonged use of antibiotics may cause damage to kidneys? She has taken 80 or more tablets of Rifaximin 550 within this time frame. Should she stop taking it or continue with one tablet of Rifaximin 550 mg once a day?
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Taking long duration not advisable, unless specific indications.
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