Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills as well as 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.In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills as well as 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.

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.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.

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. Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Rifacom 450 mg/300 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. Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Rifampicin and Isoniazid, which treats tuberculosis (TB). Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Isoniazid prevents these bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Rifampicin and Isoniazid, which treats tuberculosis (TB). Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Isoniazid prevents these bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.

Alcohol

UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Rifacom 450 mg/300 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 - Rifacom 450 mg/300 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.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Rifacom 450 mg/300 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 - Rifacom 450 mg/300 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.SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Rifacom 450 mg/300 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 - Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet 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.UNSAFE - Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet 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 - Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.CAUTION - Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rifacom 450 mg/300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

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

If you miss a dose of Rifacom 450 mg/300 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.If you miss a dose of Rifacom 450 mg/300 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.

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