Lancashire and South Cumbria
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5 Infections

 

Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.

Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns.

05-01-07 Rifaximin

Rifaximin
Formulary

200mg tablets (Xifaxanta®)

Second line antibacterial treatment for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients who have failed to respond to either Co-amoxiclav, or Metronidazole plus cefalexin or trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole.

Link  LSCMMG: Rifaximin as second line antibacterial treatment for the treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth NMR

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Rifaximin Targaxan®
Formulary

Tablets 550 mg

Link  NICE TA337: Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy

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