✅ Product Benefits

1. Targets gut bacteria only
   Rifaximin acts locally in the GI tract with minimal systemic absorption, reducing bacterial RNA synthesis for effective gut-directed action 

2. Effective for hepatic encephalopathy
   Prevents recurrence of overt hepatic encephalopathy at a dose of 550 mg twice daily in adults 

3. Provides relief for IBS‑D
   Used at 550 mg three times daily for 14 days to reduce symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea-predominant IBS 

4. Also used for Traveler’s diarrhea
   Extended dosing may apply; though the standard regimen is 200 mg TID for 3 days, Efaxim is available as 550 mg tablets .

5. Well tolerated with minimal side effects
   Common effects include flatulence, nausea, abdominal discomfort, headache, dizziness; rare allergic reactions reported 

6. Minimal drug interactions
   Rifaximin at recommended doses does not significantly affect CYP3A4 metabolism, unlike many antibiotics .

7. Renowned safety profile
   Safe even in long-term use scenarios, with rare risk of Clostridioides difficile infection or allergic skin reactions 

8. Affordable & readily available locally
   Priced at approx ৳45 per tablet (~৳450/strip of 10) and widely stocked in Bangladeshi pharmacies and online platforms