Ethiocid 250mg Tablet

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Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body. Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, 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, as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

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Written by: Shaik Ashraf Ali, B.pharmacy

Reviewed by: Dr. Jay Faldu, MBBS

Last updated on: 28-10-2023

Ethiocid 250mg Tablet

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Benefits of Ethiocid 250mg Tablet

Tuberculosis (TB)

In Tuberculosis (TB) Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects of Ethiocid 250mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Gastric irritation, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Weakness, Depression, Sleepiness']

Directions for Use

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. Ethiocid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works

Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ethiocid 250mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ethiocid 250mg 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Driving

UNSAFE - Ethiocid 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Ethiocid 250mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness or a headache, that can impair your ability to drive.

Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ethiocid 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

Liver

CAUTION - Ethiocid 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethiocid 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ethiocid 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

What If You Forget to take Ethiocid 250mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ethiocid 250mg 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.

Storage Advice

Store below 30°C

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11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.

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