Dyna Ethambutol 400 mg FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 January 2023
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Treatment of tuberculosis in combination with other anti-tubercular medicines.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 15 mg/kg daily; re-treatment: 25 mg/kg for 60 days, then 15 mg/kg.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
- Children under 5 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; crosses placenta and excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Neurotoxic medicines
- Aluminium containing antacids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ethambutol
- Optic neuritis
- Children under 5 years
Common side effects
- Visual disturbances
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Monitor vision regularly
- Take with or without food
- Do not double dose if missed
Serious warnings
- Ocular toxicity may lead to irreversible blindness
- Careful use in renal impairment
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