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Targaxan Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price per tablet
AED 33.84

Targaxan (rifaximin): 550 mg tablets, AED 1,895 for 56 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $9.22 per tablet
AED 1,895
per pack
AED 1,015
30 tablets at the lowest price
1
listed pack
−35%
cheapest same-strength alternative
35% less

Xifaxan costs AED 22.13 per tablet for rifaximin 550 mg tablet, against AED 33.84 for Targaxan.

3 brands

of rifaximin are listed in the UAE, including Xifaxan and Normix.

Every listed pack

Targaxan strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Targaxan official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Targaxan550 mg tablets56 tabletsAED 1,895AED 33.84

Targaxan is sold in the UAE as 550 mg tablet. The official list names Norgine B.V ., NETHERLANDS as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Targaxan vs other rifaximin 550 mg tablet in the UAE

XifaxanAED 22.13
Targaxan (this page)AED 33.84
rifaximin 550 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Xifaxan56 tabletsAED 1,240AED 22.13

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

What this price means

How public prices work in the UAE

Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.

See every rifaximin product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Targaxan cost in the UAE?
Targaxan costs AED 1,895; the lowest price per tablet is AED 33.84 (about $9.22). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Targaxan?
Targaxan contains rifaximin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Targaxan in the UAE?
Yes. For rifaximin 550 mg tablet, Xifaxan is listed at AED 1,240 for 56 tablets, about 35% less than Targaxan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Targaxan?
The official list names Norgine B.V ., NETHERLANDS as the manufacturer of Targaxan products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Targaxan in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Targaxan as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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