MYCOCOX TABLET

MYCOCOX 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.
 
MYCOCOX 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, MYCOCOX TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
 
In some cases, MYCOCOX 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 MYCOCOX TABLET. Keep your doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

MYCOCOX TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. MYCOCOX 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, MYCOCOX TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite

Do not give MYCOCOX TABLET to the child if he/she is allergic to any of the components in MYCOCOX 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). MYCOCOX 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. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if your child is taking anti-fungal (voriconazole), HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir, ritonavir), antacid (aluminium hydroxide), a medicine used to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods such as cheese, tuna, tropical fish, or skipjack whilst on treatment with MYCOCOX TABLET. Taking MYCOCOX TABLET with cheese or fish may cause itching/redness of the skin, rapid/pounding heartbeat, headache, and light-headedness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if your child has acute liver disease or drug-induced liver disease.

• VORICONAZOLE
• SAQUINAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• DISULFIRAM

• Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough and cold. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
• Foods rich in vitamin C, such as kiwi, broccoli, and bell pepper, help improve the immune system. 
• Avoid processed and fried foods.
• Warm ginger tea or warm soup can help in providing relief from a cough.

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, loss of appetite and weight.