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Short-term therapy.1* Lasting relief.1†

*Patients who experience recurrence can be retreated up to two times.1

†Median of 10 weeks (range of 6 to 24 weeks).1

In adults with IBS-D

Just 2 weeks of XIFAXAN provided significant relief from both abdominal pain and diarrhea1,2*‡

TARGET 1 & 21,2‡

Two identical, randomized, phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials conducted over a 3-month period. A total of 1258 patients meeting Rome II criteria for IBS were to receive XIFAXAN 550 mg 3 times a day (n=624) or placebo (n=634) for 14 days. Primary endpoint was adequate relief of IBS signs and symptoms for at least 2 of 4 weeks during the month following 14 days of treatment, with adequate relief defined as a response of “yes” to the weekly Subject Global Assessment (SGA) question: “In regards to your IBS symptoms, compared to the way you felt before you started study medication, have you, in the past 7 days, had adequate relief of your IBS symptoms? [Yes/No].” Primary endpoint: 41% of patients (254 of 624) in the XIFAXAN 550 mg group, 31% of TARGET 1 placebo group (98 of 314) P=0.01 and 32% of TARGET 2 placebo group (103 of 320) P=0.03 experienced adequate relief of IBS signs and symptoms. Composite endpoint was defined as ≥30% decrease from baseline in abdominal pain with a weekly mean stool consistency score of <4 (loose stool) for ≥2 weeks during the month following 2 weeks of treatment. Composite endpoint: 47% of patients (291 of 624) in the XIFAXAN 550 mg group, 39% of TARGET 1 placebo group (121 of 314) P=0.04 and 36% of TARGET 2 placebo group (116 of 320) P=0.02 experienced symptom improvement based on the composite endpoint.

No rescue medication was allowed in these clinical trials2

Just 2 weeks of XIFAXAN provided significant relief for up to 6 months1*†¶

TARGET 31¶

  • †Median time to symptom recurrence was 10 weeks1
    (range of 6 to 24 weeks)
  • *Patients who experience recurrence can be retreated up to two times1

XIFAXAN was evaluated in 2438 IBS-D patients. 44% (n=1074) experienced relief from an open-label course of treatment. Relief was defined as experiencing a ≥30% improvement from baseline in the weekly average abdominal pain score (based on daily self-reports) and a ≥50% reduction in the number of days in a week with a daily stool consistency of Bristol Stool Scale type 6 or 7 (mushy or watery) compared with baseline. If patients experienced a recurrence of either of their symptoms for 3 weeks of a rolling 4-week period, they entered the randomized, double-blind treatment phase. Randomized patients then received a repeat treatment with either XIFAXAN or placebo. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who experienced relief in both symptoms (defined exactly as in the open-label period) during the 4 weeks following repeat treatment.

For continued relief, some patients may need additional treatment

Recurring symptoms were less severe than baseline1,3

TID = three times daily.

Change from baseline in mean daily global IBS symptom score during the first and second repeat treatment double-blind phases.

aStatistically significant difference versus placebo (least squares mean data). Data were analyzed using last observation carried forward methodology.

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INDICATIONS

XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • XIFAXAN is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to rifaximin, rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in XIFAXAN. Hypersensitivity reactions have included exfoliative dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylaxis.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including XIFAXAN, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued.
  • There is an increased systemic exposure in patients with severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment. Caution should be exercised when administering XIFAXAN to these patients.
  • Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and/or OATPs inhibitors is needed. Concomitant administration of cyclosporine, an inhibitor of P-gp and OATPs, significantly increased the systemic exposure of rifaximin. In patients with hepatic impairment, a potential additive effect of reduced metabolism and concomitant P-gp inhibitors may further increase the systemic exposure to rifaximin.
  • In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions for XIFAXAN were:
    • –HE (≥10%): Peripheral edema (15%), nausea (14%), dizziness (13%), fatigue (12%), and ascites (11%)
    • –IBS-D (≥2%): Nausea (3%), ALT increased (2%)
  • INR changes have been reported in patients receiving rifaximin and warfarin concomitantly. Monitor INR and prothrombin time. Dose adjustment of warfarin may be required.
  • XIFAXAN may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Salix Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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INDICATIONS

XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • XIFAXAN is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to rifaximin, rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in XIFAXAN. Hypersensitivity reactions have included exfoliative dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylaxis.