The progression I use in balancing the intestinal bacteria is inulin, then monthly rifaximin, then continuous rifaximin, and finally, continuous rifaximin plus inulin.
Rifaximin is a prescription medication in North American, and therefore it is my opinion that you should find a physician or specialist that is willing to prescribe it. I recommend giving your physician a copy of the book and my peer-reviewed paper and other supporting research to review. I understand the challenges that parents face and that many people are purchasing this online without a prescription, but I cannot comment directly on this topic.
Unfortunately, there are no suitable replacements for Rifaximin. It is unique in its ability to manage bacterial overgrowth while maintaining a neutral effect on the gut microbiome, unlike most other antibiotics.
As far as I’m aware, no specific diagnosis is required if you are filling a prescription through a Canadian mailorder pharmacy.
Due to the cost of rifaximin, many parents are choosing to purchase it from online pharmacies. We recommend discussing this with your personal physician if you have any concerns about the origin or quality of medications you might purchase.
No. Inulin can be started in a child of any age but just be aware that the older the child, the less likely the inulin will work at the beginning. And if inulin does seem to be helpful, its positive effects may not last very long.nnThat being said, I have cared for many older teenagers who have a positive response from inulin that lasts several years.
Yes. Olive oil and fish oil are to be consumed daily. Before, during and after a round of Rifaximin.
Fluctuations in behavior between each round of rifaximin is a sign that bacterial overgrowth is successfully suppressed by rifaximin but is quickly relapsing after each round of medication is complete. Rapid relapsing will prevent substantial reduction of inflammation as well as recovery. I recommend my patients shift to continuous rifaximin at this point.
Rifaximin is most commonly dosed twice daily. If you miss a dose, do not give a double dose at the next dosing interval; give a single dose and try to understand what led to missing the doses so you might miss fewer doses in the future.
Yes. Macrogol is the same as MiraLax.