Mycobutol - 400mg contains Ethambutol as the active medicinal ingredient.

It should be noted that this medicine is available in varying strengths.

Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol) is used for the treatment and prevention of:

·        Tuberculosis

How Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol) works?

Mycobutol - 400mg improves the symptoms and condition of the patient by

1.     It is an antibiotic.

2.     It lowers the growth  of the bacteria and reduces the chances of occurring tuberculosis.

Before You Use a Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)

    You should be sure that:

1.     You are not allergic to it.

2.     It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

What should I avoid while using Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)?

·        Using Alcohol

·        Using antacids

When not to use Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)?

One should avoid using Mycobutol - 400mg

·        If one is allergic to it.

·        If one is pregnant

·        If one is suffering from optic neuritis

·        If one is suffering from kidney disorders

·        If one is suffering from liver disorders

Tell your doctor if

·        You are allergic to Mycobutol - 400mg

·        You are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

·        You are pregnant.

Dosage of Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)

Mycobutol- 400 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol) to be applied?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)?

·        One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before and after taking this medicine.

·        It must be applied only after cleaning and drying of the affected area.

·        One should take this medicine as long as directed by the physician.

·        Swallow it as a whole.

·        Take this with food.

For how long should I continue using it?

One should take this medicine as long as directed by the physician.

Overdose of this medicine can lead to-

Contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Missed dose of Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)

The side effects of Mycobutol - 400mg are as follows:

·        Headache

·        Confusion

·        Loss of appetite

·        Nausea

·        Abdominal pain

The side effects are manageable. seek medical help in case of any severity.

Drug Interactions with Mycobutol - 400mg (Ethambutol)

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Mycobutol - 400mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Mycobutol - 400mg are as follows:

·        Atorvastatin

·        Cholera vaccine

·        Antacids