Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol

Take Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol 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.

Yes, Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol 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).

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.

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.

Yes, Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol 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).

No, do not discontinue Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol. Take the proper course of the drug that has been prescribed to you even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol, 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.

Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol contains Ethambutol, which may cause visual impairment. Inform the doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.