Question 1

I am switching my child from inulin to Rifaximin. How do I know if they will need monthly or continuous?

Accepted Answer

When switching from inulin to rifaximin, I recommend my patients start with monthly 10-day courses of rifaximin and assess the effectiveness over the next few months.  If there is no evidence of neurological recovery after 3-4 months, the child is relapsing before the monthly cycle is even complete, and recommend that they move on to continuous.

Question 2

I am switching my child from inulin to Rifaximin. How do I know if they will need monthly or continuous?

Accepted Answer

When switching from inulin to rifaximin, I recommend my patients start with monthly 10-day courses of rifaximin and assess the effectiveness over the next few months.  If there is no evidence of neurological recovery after 3-4 months, the child is relapsing before the monthly cycle is even complete, and recommend that they move on to continuous.