XIFAXAN is a prescription antibiotic that works mainly in the digestive tract. XIFAXAN 550 mg tablets are indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. It is a 2-week treatment. In a clinical trial, patients experienced up to 6 months of symptom relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea.‡ You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms come back. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking XIFAXAN if you have severe hepatic (liver) impairment, as this may cause increased effects of the medicine.
‡In a clinical trial: range of 6 to 24 weeks; average of 10 weeks of relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea. You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms return.