Rifadin
Rifampicin capsules for tuberculosis and meningococcal carriage. They stop bacteria from making proteins they need to multiply.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Rifampicin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 300mg
This listing uses Rifadin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Rifampicin capsules for tuberculosis and meningococcal carriage. They stop bacteria from making proteins they need to multiply.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis by binding specifically to DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, stopping transcription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if clearly needed; risk of neonatal haemorrhage. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Rifadin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Rifampicin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.