Hepatic Encephalopathy Medications

LACTULOSE prevents and treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition where the liver does not clear toxins from the body. It works by decreasing the amount of toxins in the blood. This decreases symptoms.

NEOMYCIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It may also be used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, a condition where the liver does not clear toxins from the body. It works by decreasing the amount of toxins in the blood. This decreases symptoms. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

Xifaxan (rifaximin) is used to treat traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder that can occur due to severe liver disease. Xifaxan is a rifamycin which works by killing bacteria that causes infection. The most common form of Xifaxan is a 550mg tablet. It is also available as a 200mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives for Xifaxan. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.