Learn more about the #1 prescribed
medication approved for adults with IBS-D‡.
For adults with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
may help make a difference.
†In a clinical trial: average of 10 weeks; range of 6 to 24 weeks of relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea. You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms return. ‡Based on aggregated total of all prescribers as of December 2020.
§The American College of Gastroenterology has given Xifaxan (rifaximin) a strong recommendation to treat global IBS-D symptoms. This is based on a moderate level of clinical trial data.
Hear from real patients about how, after years of searching for relief, they finally found relief from IBS-D symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea with XIFAXAN.
Watch her storyHear from real patients about how, after years of searching for relief, they finally found relief from IBS-D symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea with XIFAXAN.
Watch her storyShort-term treatment, long term relief
After just two weeks of treatment, relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea lasted for up to 6 months*†
*In a clinical trial: average of 10 weeks; range of 6 to 24 weeks of relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea. †You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms return.
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If you experience diarrhea and abdominal pain on a regular basis, you may have IBS-D. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose IBS-D, so discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
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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: average of 10 weeks; range of 6 to 24 weeks of relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea. You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms return.
XIFAXAN can provide lasting and significant relief of abdominal pain and diarrhea for up to 6 months.‡ If you’ve been living with IBS-D symptoms, it may be time to talk with your doctor about XIFAXAN.
‡In a clinical trial: average of 10 weeks; range of 6 to 24 weeks of relief from abdominal pain and diarrhea. You can be retreated up to 2 times if symptoms return. Learn More.
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