Expert advice for Rimactane Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Rimactane Syrup to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food. Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Rimactane Syrup can interact with many medicines. Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rimactane Syrup may decrease their effectiveness. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.
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Composition
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Rifampicin (100mg/5ml) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Low blood platelets, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Altered liver function test, Chills. |
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How to works
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How Rimactane Syrup works
Rimactane Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. |
