Rifaximine vs ofloxacin

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I have seen that some doctors in India use ofloxacin for stomach infection/food poisoning and other doctors use rifaximin. When I consulted one gastro, he said oflox is okay , other gasto prescribed rifaximine Can you explain to me the difference in these two antibiotics and how the decision is made whether to use oflox or rifaximine.

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Dr. Shashank Agrawal Gastroenterologist 6 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shashank Agrawal

Gastroenterologist 6 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Don’t decide yourself Leave it to professionals There are plethora of medicine make a list and we will discuss differences

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