Combutol 800 mg (Ethambutol 800mg)

Combutol 800 mg

Combutol 800 MG Tablet is an antibiotic that is used in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB). It functions by halting the growth of bacteria; TB cells which result in cell death. It is limited only to the treatment of antibacterial infections. Aside from Tuberculosis it is also used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex and Mycobacterium kansasii. Overdosing on Combutol 800 MG Tablet can cause serious health and eye problems primarily affecting the vision leading to sometimes irreparable vision loss.

Side-effects may include headache, stomach upset, nausea, loss of appetite, liver diseases, abdominal pain, few allergic reactions, etc. Combutol 800 MG Tablet is ill-advised for use in children below the age of five years. In case symptoms persists contact your doctor immediately.

Do not use Combutol 800 MG Tablet as part of your treatment if:

You are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Combutol 800 MG Tablet
You are already pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant soon or are breastfeeding.
You have any kind of food allergies.
You already have persisting kidney or liver problems.
You are under treatment with other kinds of medications even if it is herbal.
If you are taking any kind of dietary supplements.
If you have any kind of eye diseases.
Common ways by which you should take Combutol 800 MG Tablet are through your mouth; either without food or along with it in case of any problems. But it is important that you take it at the same time with your food every day. However, in case you miss your daily dose, take it as soon as you realize it. In case you miss it entirely, do not by any means overdose on it the next day. This might lead to adverse effects. Do not take an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide within four hours of consuming Combutol 800 MG Tablet.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Use

Tuberculosis

Combutol 800 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of tuberculosis which is a lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Side Effects

Chills

Pain And Swelling Of Joint

Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision

Fever

Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Hands And Feet

Skin Rash

Abdominal Pain

Confusion

Headache

Loss Of Appetite

Nausea Or Vomiting

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

If you miss a dose of Combutol 800 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Work

Combutol 800 MG Tablet is an antitubercular medicine. It works by inhibiting the enzyme arabinosyl transferase and stops mycobacterium cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the polymerization of arabinolgycan which is an essential component of cell wall synthesis.