Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.

Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet is a combination of four drugs: Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), and Rifampicin. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the bacterial cell wall. Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Pyridoxine hydrochloride treats nerve damage (neuritis) caused by tuberculosis. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your disease. Common side effects of Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet include muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, rash, dark-coloured urine, weakness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and upset stomach. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Avoid foods and drinks that contain histamine or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as they may interact. Maintain a gap of one hour between Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet and antacid medicines. Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as it might lead to liver problems. Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet contains Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), and Rifampicin. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the bacterial cell wall. Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) treats nerve damage (neuritis) caused by tuberculosis. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Together, Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

• Muscle/joint pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Dark coloured urine
• Weakness
• Dry mouth
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach 

Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer, while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as they might cause interaction. Maintain a gap of one hour between Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet and antacid medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet if you are pregnant. Breastfeeding mothers should speak to a doctor before they take Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet since it passes into breast milk. Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as it could lead to increased liver damage. Store Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet below 25°C away from direct sunlight.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin), pain killers (acetaminophen), anti-diabetic drugs (insulin isophane), anti-HIV drugs (saquinavir, ritonavir), supplements (ergocalciferol), gout medicines (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone), and oral contraceptives.

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet as they might cause interaction.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet may interact with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), peripheral neuropathy (numbness and pain in hands and feet), porphyria, hemodialysis, diabetes, gout (high uric acid), liver toxicity, dialysis, optic neuritis (vision problems), kidney, and liver dysfunction.

• ERYTHROMYCIN
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• INSULIN ISOPHANE
• SAQUINAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• PROBENECID
• SULFINPYRAZONE

• 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.
• Avoid foods and drinks, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer.
• Quit smoking and avoid alcohol consumption.

Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it could 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 that 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 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.