MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET is used to treat tuberculosis in children. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.
 
MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET contains Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
 
In some cases, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET. Keep your doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET contains two anti-mycobacterial agents, Rifampicin and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Do not give MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET to the child if he/she is allergic to any of the components in MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET, if he/she has acute liver disease, drug-induced liver disease, if the child has experienced liver damage linked to rifampicin or isoniazid, or if the child is taking anti-fungal (voriconazole) or medicines for HIV infection (protease inhibitors). MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET may cause liver damage; consult your doctor if the child experiences symptoms such as unexplained loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, persistent fatigue for more than 3 days, abdominal pain and tenderness. Consult a doctor if your child gets flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, or muscle ache. Inform the doctor if your child has HIV infection, epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, diabetes, porphyria, phenylketonuria (metabolic disorder), peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation in hands and feet), kidney or liver problems, if your child is allergic to ethionamide or niacin (nicotinic acid), or if your child is taking cortisone or any cortisone-like drug.