Mycobutol 400 Tablet Information

Mycobutol 400 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Tuberculosis.

The correct dosage of Mycobutol 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mycobutol 400 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Mycobutol 400 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Mycobutol 400 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Mycobutol 400 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mycobutol 400 Tablet related warnings section.

The section on Mycobutol 400 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Mycobutol 400 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mycobutol 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Mycobutol Benefits & Uses
Mycobutol Dosage & How to Take
Mycobutol Side Effects
Mycobutol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Mycobutol with Other Drugs
Mycobutol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Mycobutol
Mycobutol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Mycobutol 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Tuberculosis

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mycobutol 400 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Hepatitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Joint aches
Headache
Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Rash

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Mycobutol 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Mycobutol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mycobutol without medical advice.

Safe
Is the use of Mycobutol 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mycobutol for breastfeeding women are not known.

Safe
What is the effect of Mycobutol 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mycobutol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mycobutol 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Mycobutol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mycobutol 400 Tablet on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mycobutol on the heart, information on safety of Mycobutol for the heart is unavailable.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Mycobutol 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Mycobutol 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Unknown

Aluminium hydroxide

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycobutol 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Difficulty Breathing
Kidney Disease
Eye Disorders
Gout

Frequently asked Questions about Mycobutol 400 Tablet

Is this Mycobutol 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mycobutol 400 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mycobutol 400 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mycobutol 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Mycobutol 400 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Mycobutol 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mycobutol 400 Tablet

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mycobutol 400 Tablet together with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycobutol 400 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mycobutol 400 Tablet.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Myambutol (ethambutol hcl)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 769

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 535-536

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