Rifampicin (rifampicin): Reviews and patient testimonials
Medication indications
Rifampicin Capsules 150 mg
Tuberculosis: Rifampicin, used in combination with other active anti-tuberculosis drugs, is indicated in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, including fresh, advanced, chronic and drug-resistant cases. Rifampicin is also effective against most atypical strains of mycobacteria.
Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis: Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis in close contact adult and paediatric patients.
Leprosy: Rifampicin is indicated in the combination treatment of multibacillary and paucibacillary leprosy in patients of all age groups.
Haemophilus influenzae: Propylaxis of Haemophilus influenzae type b disease in close contacts.
Other infections: Rifampicin is indicated in the treatment of brucellosis, legionnaires disease, and serious staphylococcal infections. Rifampicin should be used in combination with another appropriate antibiotic to prevent emergence of resistant strains of the infecting organism.
Rifampicin Capsules 300 mg
Tuberculosis: Rifampicin, used in combination with other active anti-tuberculosis drugs, is indicated in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, including fresh, advanced, chronic and drug-resistant cases. Rifampicin is also effective against most atypical strains of mycobacteria.
Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis: Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis in close contact adult and paediatric patients.
Leprosy: Rifampicin is indicated in the combination treatment of multibacillary and paucibacillary leprosy in patients of all age groups.
Haemophilus influenzae: Propylaxis of Haemophilus influenzae type b disease in close contacts.
Other infections: Rifampicin is indicated in the treatment of brucellosis, legionnaires disease, and serious staphylococcal infections. Rifampicin should be used in combination with another appropriate antibiotic to prevent emergence of resistant strains of the infecting organism.
Route of administration: Oral
Molecule: rifampicin
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