Ributin Capsule

Quick info

Ributin Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis with HIV infection, helping to fight germs called mycobacteria in people with a weaker immunity. Ributin Capsule may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to help prevent serious infections caused by microorganisms like mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach. It is better to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

How it works

Ributin Capsule works by inhibiting an enzyme DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in bacteria, leading to the suppression of RNA synthesis that is required for survival and this leads to cell death of infection-causing bacteria.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ributin Capsule is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Ributin Capsule with acidic food and beverages such as sugar, certain dairy products, fish, processed foods, fresh meats, and processed meats, sodas, and other sweetened beverages.

Tips

• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, pain in the chest, swelling of eyelids, face, or lips, rash or itching.
• Taking Ributin Capsule may change the color of your urine to red/orange. You may also experience coloring of the skin and other body fluids and also of soft contact lenses.
• You may be regularly monitored with blood tests and chest X-rays to check that you do not have active tuberculosis or any other mycobacterial disease.
• You may also undergo regular eye examinations while using Ributin Capsule.
• Use non-hormonal birth control techniques (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy as Ributin Capsule can make birth control pills less effective.