Myambutol 400mg Tablet treats tuberculosis of the lungs. Bacteria cause tuberculosis and are airborne. The chances of spreading to others are more when in contact with an infected person. This medicine should be taken regularly.

How is it administered?

Myambutol 400mg Tablet is taken together with food. This medicine is given for about six months. As a result, the effectiveness of this drug can be observed.

The prescription label on the medicine will have details regarding the medicine.

The doctor requires the patient to take a Myambutol 400 Tablet once a day in the mornings.

Side Effects of Myambutol:

Side effects of taking Myambutol 400 mg Tablet are:

Headache
Uneasiness
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Vision impairment
Reduction of platelets

Inform the doctor if the side effects do not vanish in a few days. The side effects could hamper our daily life.

Dosage:

Individuals who have not received any medications for this condition should start with a dose of 15mg.

The doctor decides whether the dose has to be increased depending on the nature of the illness.

The doctor recommends that Myambutol 400mg Tablet be taken with other medicines.

Warning:

Myambutol Tablet is not to be consumed by children below the age of 13 years.

One should avoid driving and doing heavy-duty work after intake of Myambutol 400mg Tablet.

People suffering from other illnesses like diabetes, or lung problems should speak to the doctor.

Skin rashes could be a result of ingesting Myambutol 400 mg Tablet. Consult the doctor when this happens.

Drug Interactions:

The list of drugs that interact with Myambutol 400 mg Tablet is given below. This list is not exhaustive. The doctor informs the patient about the medicines to avoid.