Mycobutol - 800mg

Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

US Brands Equivalent to the Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

• Myambutol

Generic Name of Mycobutol 800 mg       

Ethambutol is the generic name of Mycobutol 800 mg

About The Drug of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

Mycobutol 800 mg Tablet is an effective medicine for the treatment of tuberculosis. It is an antitubercular medicine which helps to treat tuberculosis and reduces the spread of infection. It has to be taken with other medicines to prevent the spread of infection.  It is used for treatment and prevention of:

• Tuberculosis

Manufacturer of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

Mycobutol 800 mg is produced by Cadila Pharmaceuticals in India which is a leading pharmaceutical company.

Strength of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

Mycobutol 800 mg contains 800 mg of Ethambutol as the active medicinal ingredient. It should be noted that Mycobutol 800 mg is available in varying strengths.

Uses of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

• Tuberculosis

How Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol) Works?

Mycobutol 800 mg works best or is beneficial in following ways:

1. Mycobutol 800mg tablet is an antibiotic. It slows down the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis

Before You Use Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the other medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When Not To Use Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)

• If anyone has allergy

• If anyone is pregnant

• If anyone is suffering from optic neuritis

What should be avoided while using Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)?

• Using alcohol

• Driving

Tell Your Doctor If You

• If you are allergic to Mycobutol 800 mg

• If you are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

• If you have any kidney disease

The dosage of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol):

Mycobutol 800 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose of Mycobutol 800 mg according to the health conditions.

How much of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol) to use?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Mycobutol 800 mg

• Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Mycobutol 800 mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)?

One should take Mycobutol 800 mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)?

Due to an overdose of Mycobutol 800 mg, fever & headache can occur. Contact the doctor immediately if such things happen in case of overdose.

In case of missed dose of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)-    

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)-

There are many side effects of Mycobutol 800 mg but some of them are written below:

• Chills

• Blurred visions

• Skin rash

• Joint pain

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Headache

Common drug interactions with Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)-

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Mycobutol 800 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Mycobutol 800 mg are as follows:

• Antacids

• Cholera vaccine

• Atorvastatin

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Warnings and Precautions:

1. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember while using Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol)-

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indications and usage-

Mycobutol 800 mg is prescribed by the doctor to treat Tuberculosis

• Swallow the Mycobutol 800 mg as a whole, do not crush or break it.

• Take Mycobutol 800 mg in the exact same amount as prescribed.

• It is better to take Mycobutol 800 mg at a fixed time every day.

Dosage and administration-

• Do not take the dose of Mycobutol 800 mg every day.

• Take Mycobutol 800 mg two times in a day.

The recommended dose of Mycobutol 800 mg (Ethambutol):

To get the result, one can use Mycobutol 800 mg, two times in a day.

This is not a substitution for any medical advice, so it will be better to contact the doctor for the appropriate dose according to the health condition.