Mycobutol 800mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Ethambutol (800mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mycobutol 800 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and other parts of the body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mycobutol 800 Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. 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.
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. Mycobutol 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Mycobutol 800 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
Mycobutol 800 Tablet is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs. It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months). It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
