Indications And Dose
Initial unsupervised treatment of tuberculosis (in combination with ethambutol) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult (body-weight up to 40 kg): 3 tablets daily for 2 months (initial phase), use Rifater ® Tablets, preferably taken before breakfast. ▶Adult (body-weight 40–49 kg): 4 tablets daily for 2 months (initial phase), use Rifater ® Tablets, preferably taken before breakfast. ▶Adult (body-weight 50–64 kg): 5 tablets daily for 2 months (initial phase), use Rifater ® Tablets, preferably taken before breakfast. ▶Adult (body-weight 65 kg and above): 6 tablets daily for 2 months (initial phase), use Rifater ® Tablets, preferably taken before breakfast. DOSE EQUIVALENCE AND CONVERSION ▶Tablet quantities refer to the number of Rifater ® Tablets which should be taken. Each Rifater ® Tablet contains isoniazid 50 mg, pyrazinamide 300 mg and rifampicin 120 mg.
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