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Does rifaximin affect the ability to drive or use machines?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Rifaximin has negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines, although dizziness and somnolence have been reported in controlled clinical trials.

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XIFAXANTA 200 mg Film-coated TabletsNorgine Limited · emc · SmPC §4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines · Version 10Document updated 25 April 2025

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