Solonex DT 100 Tablet
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Isoniazid (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Solonex DT Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB.
Dosage Form
Tablet DT
Introduction
Solonex DT Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken on an empty stomach. 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 increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some common side effects of this medicine include tingling and numbness of feet and hand (peripheral neuropathy). Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice, i.e., yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, or joint pain. You may also develop hepatitis (viral infection of the liver) or increased liver enzymes as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor as these side effects require medical attention and need dose modification. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol as this may have additional adverse effects on the liver. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Solonex DT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Solonex DT Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How it works
Solonex DT Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Solonex DT Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is best taken on an empty stomach. You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Solonex DT Tablet. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solonex DT Tablet an antibiotic?
Solonex DT Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body).
Is Solonex DT Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Solonex DT Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer.
Is Solonex DT Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Solonex DT Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth.
Is Solonex DT Tablet safe?
Yes. Solonex DT Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Solonex DT Tablet a MAOI?
Solonex DT Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Is Solonex DT Tablet a sulfa drug?
No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Solonex DT Tablet is different from sulfa drugs.
Is Solonex DT Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?
Solonex DT Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body.
Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?
There are no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects.
Does Solonex DT Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?
Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Solonex DT Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Solonex DT Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis.
Does Solonex DT Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Solonex DT Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects.
Does Solonex DT Tablet affect birth control?
Solonex DT Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.
