Monocin 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat all forms of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.

Introduction:
Monocin 300mg Tablet may also be given to people who are carriers (people who are infected yet do not show any signs and symptoms of infection). It should be taken on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to 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. Monocin 300mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it Works:
Monocin 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.

Quick Tips:

• Your doctor has prescribed Monocin 300mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach try taking it with small portions of food.
• Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Monocin 300mg Tablet can interact with many medicines.
• Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Monocin 300mg Tablet may decrease their effectiveness.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.

Interacting Drugs:

• Aprepitant
• Atazanavir
• Eszopiclone
• Indinavir

FAQs:

• Is rifampin a penicillin/amoxicillin/sulfa drug?
  No. Rifampin is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy, with a distinct structure and mechanism of action different from penicillin, amoxicillin, and sulfa drugs.


• Is rifampin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
  Rifampin is a bactericidal drug that inhibits the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, ultimately killing the bacteria.


• Is rifampin an inducer or inhibitor?
  Rifampin is an inducer of an important liver enzyme system responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body.


• What is R-cin 600 used for?
  R-cin 600 is a trade name for rifampin 600 mg, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and other infections, including meningococcal meningitis, Haemophilus influenza infections, Brucellosis, Legionnaires disease, and serious staphylococcal infections.


• What is R-cinex/Macox plus/R-cinex 600?
  R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of rifampin and isoniazid, used to treat tuberculosis, while R-cinex 600 and Macox plus contain 600 mg of rifampin and 300 mg of isoniazid.


• Can I take rifampin with ibuprofen/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
  Rifampin has no known serious drug interactions with ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol). However, inform your doctor about all medications you're taking to avoid potential interactions that may reduce treatment effectiveness or worsen side effects.


• Does rifampin cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/constipation/yeast infection?
  No, rifampin is not known to cause changes in body weight, hair loss, constipation, or yeast infections.


• Does rifampin cause headaches?
  Yes, headache is a possible side effect of rifampin.


• Does rifampin change urine color/turn urine orange?
  Yes, taking rifampin may change the color of your urine, sweat, saliva, tears, and feces to brownish-red or orange, which is not harmful.


• Does rifampin cause liver damage?
  Rifampin is generally safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration. However, constant monitoring of liver function is important, and taking certain medications like saquinavir or ritonavir with rifampin can cause severe liver damage. Consult your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking rifampin.