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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is an infection that usually affects the lungs. Symptoms can develop gradually and may include a lasting cough, fever, night sweats, tiredness, reduced appetite and weight loss.

Myambutol

Ethambutol

200mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg

Ethambutol tablets for tuberculosis. It stops the bacteria from building a protective cell wall, making them vulnerable to the immune system.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Isoniazid Tablets

Isoniazid

100mg · 300mg

Isoniazid tablets for tuberculosis. It stops the TB bacteria from building their protective cell wall.

From$1.11/ tabletView

Rifadin

Rifampicin

300mg

Rifampicin capsules for tuberculosis and meningococcal carriage. They stop bacteria from making proteins they need to multiply.

From$0.62/ capsuleView

Seromycin

Cycloserine

250mg

Cycloserine capsules for tuberculosis. It blocks bacterial cell wall formation, which disrupts the TB bacteria's growth.

From$5.43/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Tuberculosis bacteria can spread through the air when a person with active lung TB coughs, speaks or sings.
  • Other body parts may also be affected, including lymph nodes, bones and kidneys.
  • A vaccine can help protect some people who are at risk of tuberculosis.
  • Inactive infection can exist without symptoms, while active disease can make a person unwell.

Medicines listed for tuberculosis

The five listed products for tuberculosis contain Ethambutol and Isoniazid, alongside ethionamide, rifampicin and cycloserine. These ingredients are antimycobacterial antibiotics, a group of medicines used in the treatment of TB.

The listed range includes tablets and capsules.

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