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Combutol 200 mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and can even spread to other body parts like the brain, and spine. Combutol 200 mg Tablet treats only bacterial infections and does not work for viral infections (like common cold or flu).
Combutol 200 mg Tablet contains 'Ethambutol' that destroys the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, causing lung infection known as Tuberculosis (TB).
Follow the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take this Combutol 200 mg Tablet with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Finish the full course of treatment, and do not skip any doses even if you start feeling good. Discontinuing its use on your own can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis, which can lead to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, take it at the earliest. However, do not take double doses or overdose to fulfil missed doses as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience changes in vision and colour blindness as side effects of this medicine. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. It is advised to take antacids containing aluminium at least 4 hours before or after taking Combutol 200 mg Tablet to avoid drug interaction.
Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing conditions like diabetes, as it can decrease the sugar levels in the blood. Diabetic patients should monitor blood sugar levels regularly. Proper functioning of the eyes, liver and thyroid should be closely monitored while taking treatment with Combutol 200 mg Tablet . So, before using Combutol 200 mg Tablet , tell your doctor if you have eye problems (like diabetic retinopathy, optic neuritis, cataracts), liver disease, or kidney disease.
Combutol 200 mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body like the brain and spine. It destroys the growth of infection-causing bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and helps in reducing the infection. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is the completion of the entire course of treatment. So not stop using it without speaking and informing your doctor, as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Adhere to your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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You should stop using the medicine and call your doctor immediately if you develop any vision problems like blurred vision, colour blindness or any kidney problems like decreased amount of urine and swelling of your legs and feet. You may even develop nausea, vomiting and yellowish colour of skin and eyes. Notice all these symptoms carefully and consult your doctor immediately. Combutol 200 mg Tablet can alter your blood sugar levels, so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medication, as it can lead to dizziness or drowsiness. Please do not stop taking Combutol 200 mg Tablet on your own, as it can fail the treatment and your medicine will not show its proper effect.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Combutol 200 mg Tablet may have interaction with antacid medicine (aluminium hydroxide) and anti TB drug (isoniazid).
Drug-Food Interactions: No food interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Use with caution in patients with eye problems (cataract, diabetic retinopathy), liver problems, and gout disease (increased uric acid).
Under nutrition weakens the body's ability to fight tuberculosis and may also worsen the disease. Therefore, patients with tuberculosis should aim for a healthy balanced diet. It is achieved by consuming basic foods like cereals, millets, pulses, vegetables and fruits, milk products, meat, eggs and fish.
Vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants and minerals, so they should be a part of a daily diet.
TB is a contagious disease, so the patient should be extra careful while contacting other people during the infection.
The Health and hygiene of patients with TB should be maintained.
Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious disease which can spread to others through small droplets released into the air by a person suffering from tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or with normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, and loss of appetite and weight. People who smoke or consume alcohol, people diagnosed with HIV, and immune system problems are more likely at risk of developing active TB.
Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Combutol 200 mg Tablet as it can lead to liver injury.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Your doctor will calculate the potential risks to benefit ratio before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Combutol 200 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that a significant amount of drug does not pass into breast milk and is therefore not harmful to the baby.
Driving
Unsafe
Combutol 200 mg Tablet may cause side effects impairing your ability to drive. It occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in the hand or feet. After taking this medicine, you should not drive to ensure safety.
Liver
Caution
Combutol 200 mg Tablet is used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Combutol 200 mg Tablet is used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Combutol 200 mg Tablet is recommended for treatment in children under 12 years of age who are infected with tuberculosis. The initial dose would be high for the first two months, and the next dose may be reduced if necessary depending on the child's response to the Combutol 200 mg Tablet treatment.
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