SALT COMPOSITION

Ethambutol (800mg)

Product introduction

Combutol 800 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.

Combutol 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.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose as it may increase the side effects.

Some people may experience visual impairment and color blindness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Combutol Tablet

• Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Combutol Tablet

In Tuberculosis (TB)

Combutol 800 Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Combutol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Combutol

• Visual impairment
• Color blindness

How to use Combutol Tablet

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. Combutol 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Combutol Tablet works

Combutol 800 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Combutol 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Combutol 800 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Combutol 800 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Combutol 800 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Combutol 800 Tablet occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.

Kidney

CAUTION

Combutol 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Combutol 800 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Combutol 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Combutol 800 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Combutol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Combutol 800 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.