Regulatory Class: ℞

Content: Rifampicin

Indications or Uses All forms of TB, leprosy, infections due to susceptible microorganisms, Neisseria meningitidis carriers.

Dosage and Directions for Use: 10 mg/kg (max: 600 mg/day) or 15 mg/kg (max: 900 mg) bid-tid. Childn Childn 10 mg/kg. Max: 600 mg/day.

Administration: Taken on an empty stomach. Best taken 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindication: Jaundice; hypersensitivity to rifampicin; 1st trimester of pregnancy; premature & newborn infant.

Special Precaution: Impaired liver function.

Adverse Reaction: GIT disturbances; headache, drowsiness, dizziness, inability to concentrate, mental confusion; visual disturbances; muscular weakness, ataxia; fever; pain in the extremities; general numbness; menstrual disturbances; fatigue.

Interactions: Decreases effectiveness of corticosteroids, coumarin anticoagulants, OC, digoxin, methadone & tolbutamide

Presentation/Packaging: Oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL x 120 mL .