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About Rifacil 6 Kid Tablet

ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN is also used in the treatment of leprosy (infectious disease-causing skin lesions and nerve damage), legionnaires disease (a type of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria), and brucellosis (bacterial infection), and serious staphylococcal infections.

Uses of Rifacil 6 Kid Tablet

Tuberculosis.

Medicinal Benefits of Rifacil 6 Kid Tablet

ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN is a combination of three drugs, namely: Rifampicin, Pyridoxine, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial RNA-polymerase, an enzyme that allows TB bacteria to make and replicate essential proteins. Isoniazid prevents the creation of its own protective coating by these bacteria. Together, they destroy the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis), and the infection is eliminated. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that treats and prevents nerve damage (peripheral neuritis) caused by tuberculosis (TB), treating drugs like isoniazid.

Directions for Use

Take ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN 30minutes before food or 2hours after food. Swallow ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN as a whole, do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection.

Side Effects of Rifacil 6 Kid Tablet

• Severe diarrhea, possibly with blood in the stools
• Hypertension
• Kidney problems
• Severe stomach pain
• Mental disturbances
• Headache
• Change in color of body fluids to orange or red
• Dark urine
• Muscle weakness
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
  • Upset stomach

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have jaundice, or take HIV medicines (saquinavir or ritonavir). Before starting ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN, please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, gout, mental health problems, HIV infection, malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, bleeding problems, kidney or liver problems. Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer while taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN as they might cause interaction. Maintain a gap of one hour between ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN and antacid medicines. Consult your doctor before taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN can affect the unborn baby's growth. Avoid breastfeeding while taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN as it passes into breast milk. ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN is not recommended for use in children. ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN may cause dizziness, and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin, medicines used for pain such as codeine, morphine, pethidine, corticosteroids used for inflammation such as hydrocortisone, betamethasone, and prednisolone, methadone used for heroin withdrawal, medicines used for cancer such as imatinib, Irinotecan used for cancer, oral contraceptives, levodopa used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 Porphyria (a rare blood problem), diabetes, mental problems, kidney and liver problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN passes into breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN. Consult your doctor for further advice.

DRIVING

ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN may cause dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, and tingling sensation in hands and feet. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking ISONIAZID+PYRIDOXINE+RIFAMPICIN.