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rifaximin · Medicine question

Is rifaximin (Xifaxanta 200 mg tablets) recommended for children under 18?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rifaximin (Xifaxanta 200 mg film-coated tablets) is not recommended for children under 18 years old.

Sources for this answer

XIFAXANTA 200 mg Film-coated TabletsNorgine Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 25 April 2025

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