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Is xifaxan available in south africa? i suffer from sibo, and have been bloated and ill for 2 weeks and even though im following fodmap , its not helping. someone suggested i try xifaxan.
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Rx underlying cause: Treatment in bacterial overgrowth syndrome should include correction of primary underlying disease if any, including antibiotic therapy and nutritional support. If Xifaxan N/A than,Norfloxacin, cephalexin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and levofloxacin have been recommended for the treatment of bacterial overgrowth syndrome. A single 7-10 day course of antibiotic may improve Symp. in 46-90%
Answered 9/9/2019
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