Rifadin
Indicated to address mycobacterial and bacterial infections to manage respiratory health and alleviate pathogen load.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Rifampicin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Rifadin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Rifadin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Rifadin details
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis · Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers
- Alternative names
- rifampicin
- Therapeutic class
- Rifamycin Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Rifamycin
- Known off-label uses
- leprosy; methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; orange-coloured body fluids
- Moderate side effects
- rash; fever; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Oral Contraceptives; Warfarin; HIV Protease Inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
concurrent use of protease inhibitors; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to rifamycins
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address mycobacterial and bacterial infections to manage respiratory health and alleviate pathogen load.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis by binding specifically to DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, stopping transcription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if clearly needed; risk of neonatal haemorrhage. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Rifadin is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi-Aventis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Sanofi-Aventis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Rifampicin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.