Cyclic rifaximin treatment in uncomplicated colonic diverticular disease – results of an open study

Introduction: Aquired diverticular disease of the colon is extremely common in developed countries. The disease may cause several abdominal complaints and diverticulitis as a serious complication. Poorly absorbable antibiotics may have favourable results in long-term treatment. Aims: An open study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of rifaximin in prevention of complaints and recurrent diverticulitis. Patients and methods: 30 patients with known (actually uncomplicated) diverticular disease of the colon – but occurrence of diverticulitis in previous history – were elected to receive rifaximin 200mg bid for…