Rifadin is mainly used to treat a range of bacterial infections and diseases. It is usually prescribed to treat active or latent tuberculosis, as it works to inhibit the growth of the bacteria that cause this disease. It can also be used as part of preventive treatment for individuals who have been exposed to tuberculosis bacteria to prevent the development of infection.
Rifadin is sometimes used to treat other types of bacterial infections such as infections caused by staphylococcus or infections caused by bacterial meningitis. In preventive cases, the drug helps reduce the risk of transmission of infection to some people who have been in direct contact with people infected with these diseases.