Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet [Rifampicin (450mg) + Isoniazid (300mg) + Ethambutol (800mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.\n\u003cbr>Avoid Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.\n\u003cbr>Avoid Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet 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

Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet 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

Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet, 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 6 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Store below 30?C

Q. Which is the best time to take Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet?::: Take Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet 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. Can the use of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet make birth control pills ineffective?::: Yes, Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).| Q. Is tuberculosis a curable disease?::: Yes, tuberculosis (TB) is a curable disease and can be cured with 6???9 months of treatment. Drug-resistant forms of TB are also curable, but more difficult to treat. Treatment for drug-resistant TB can last up to 2 years and require medications that can cause serious side effects.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the packet or the container 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.| Q. Can the use of Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet cause discoloration of the urine?::: Yes, Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet contains rifampicin which can cause temporary discoloration of your teeth, sweat, urine, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown color). This side effect is usually not harmful. However, discoloration of urine can be a sign of liver damage. Call your doctor if you have discoloration of urine with stomach pain, loss of appetite, and jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).| Q. Can I discontinue Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet if I feel well?::: No, do not discontinue Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet. Take the proper course of the drug that has been prescribed to you even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet, your infection may become worse and difficult to treat. It may even result in drug-resistant TB i.e. drugs you were taking may no longer work for Tuberculosis.| Q. Can Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet cause visual impairment?::: Mycotube 450 mg/300 mg/800 mg Tablet contains Ethambutol, which may cause visual impairment. Inform the doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.