Introduction
Fexicarde 200 is a broad‑spectrum, non‑systemic gastrointestinal antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of certain types of diarrhoea and gut‑related infections. It contains rifaximin 200 mg, a rifamycin‑class antibiotic that acts locally in the intestine to inhibit bacterial RNA synthesis, thereby controlling pathogenic gut flora while largely remaining unabsorbed into the systemic circulation.
Key uses
Infectious diarrhoea and traveller’s diarrhoea caused by susceptible organisms (e.g., certain strains of Escherichia coli).
Management of hepatic encephalopathy (lowering recurrence risk) by reducing ammonia‑producing gut bacteria.
Other gastrointestinal conditions where selective gut decontamination is desired.
Dosage and precautions
Typical adult dose ranges from 200–400 mg two to three times daily, adjusted as per indication and physician’s advice; for Fexicarde 200, strength and regimen must follow local prescribing guidelines.
