Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule [Rifampicin (450mg) + Isoniazid (300mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.\n\u003cbr>Avoid Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.\n\u003cbr>Avoid Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 capsules

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Store below 30?C

Q. What is Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule?::: Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Rifampicin and Isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by tuberculosis bacteria to make essential proteins and reproduce. Isoniazid prevents the tuberculosis causing bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.| Q. What is the most important information I should know about the Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule?::: Take the proper course of drug that has been prescribed to you. Do not stop in between even if you begin to feel better. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of damage to your liver during treatment. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.| Q. What is the best time to take Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule?::: Take Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.| Q. Does Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule cause change in urine color/turn urine orange?::: Yes, Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule can change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful.| Q. Does the use of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule make birth control pills ineffective?::: Yes, Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule can make birth control pills less effective. So, ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm and spermicide).| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Mcinex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.