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Prescription drug

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Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Not for online sale
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Other Info - MAC0034

FAQs

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET works by killing Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET may cause reddish-orange discolouration of body fluids such as tears, sputum and urine; this is not harmful and does not require medical attention. However, consult your doctor if you notice such discolouration in your child.
MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET might stain soft contact lenses. The child should use spectacles and avoid wearing contact lenses while taking MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET.

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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please inform the doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please inform the doctor if your child has kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe the dose based on the child's condition and age.

About MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.
 
MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET contains Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Thus, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
 
In some cases, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or bother your child.
 
Let your doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET. Keep your doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET

Tuberculosis.

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Medicinal Benefits

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET contains two anti-mycobacterial agents, Rifampicin and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Thus, MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Directions for Use

MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET should be given on an empty stomach, i.e., one hour prior or two hours after meals.Kid tablet: The tablet/capsule should be swallowed as a whole with water; it should not be chewed or crushed.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and administer it to the child.

Side Effects of MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Avoid giving this medicine to the child if he/she is allergic to any of the components in MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET, or if he/she has acute liver disease, drug-induced liver disease if the child has experienced liver damage linked to rifampicin or isoniazid, or if the child is taking anti-fungal (voriconazole) or medicines for HIV infection (protease inhibitors). MACOX PLUS 150MG TABLET may cause liver damage; consult your doctor if the child experiences symptoms such as unexplained loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, persistent fatigue for more than 3 days, abdominal pain and tenderness. Consult a doctor if your child gets flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, or muscle ache. Inform the doctor if your child has HIV infection, epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, diabetes, porphyria, phenylketonuria (metabolic disorder), peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation in hands and feet), kidney or liver problems, if your child is allergic to ethionamide or niacin (nicotinic acid), or if your child is taking cortisone or any cortisone-like drug. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RifampicinIndinavir
Critical
RifampicinSaquinavir
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • VORICONAZOLE
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • DISULFIRAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
  • Foods rich in vitamin C, such as kiwi, broccoli, and bell pepper, help in improving the immune system. 
  • Avoid processed and fried foods.
  • Warm ginger tea or warm soup can help in providing relief from cough.