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Diagnosed With TB. Prescribed Akurit 4, Having Abdominal Irritation, Sore Throat. Changed To Forecox. Safe To Use?
SIr,my father has T.B. and he was prescribed akurit 4 first for treatment.He used to feel unwell always durind the schedule of akurt 4.So the doctor changed it and prescribed forecox.Now he is not having the problems of abdominal irritation or throat disturbance.Can u tell me why forecox is doing better?He has the disease in Lungs.
Fri, 6 Jul 2012
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Thanks for using the HCM. I am happy to address your questions, Akurit 4 contains rifampicin 150 mg, isoniazid 75 mg, ethambutol 275 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg and Forecox tablet also contains rifampicin 150 mg, isoniazid 100 mg, ethambutol 275 mg, pyrazinamide 500 mg. But it sometimes happens that one may tolerate one drug combination (slight change in quantity) and also the film-coating present may prevent GI problems to some extent. Thanks
Thanks for using the HCM. I am happy to address your questions, Akurit 4 contains rifampicin 150 mg, isoniazid 75 mg, ethambutol 275 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg and Forecox tablet also contains rifampicin 150 mg, isoniazid 100 mg, ethambutol 275 mg, pyrazinamide 500 mg. But it sometimes happens that one may tolerate one drug combination (slight change in quantity) and also the film-coating present may prevent GI problems to some extent. Thanks
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