Mycopas Tablet

Mycopas Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tubercular agents primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB). Mycopas Tablet is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis agents. Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Mycopas Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Mycopas Tablet contains isoniazid, an antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from producing mycolic acids, an enzyme required for cell wall formation (protective coating). As a result of the disturbance in their metabolism, bacteria that lack a cell wall die and burst. Thus, Mycopas Tablet inhibits the spread of infection by acting against the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis.

Use Mycopas Tablet as prescribed. Use Mycopas Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for your child based on his/her medical condition. Sometimes, Mycopas Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, difficulty passing urine, numbness, or tingling in the feet or hands. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If your child is allergic to Isoniazid, please inform your doctor. It is important that you complete the entire course of Mycopas Tablet as prescribed by the doctor, even if your child feels better after taking a few doses, because stopping the drug abruptly may not kill bacteria and may result in a resurgence of tuberculosis.

Mycopas Tablet contains isoniazid, an antibiotic used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Mycopas Tablet prevents bacteria from producing mycolic acids, which are required for the formation of cell walls (protective coating). Additionally, Mycopas Tablet may combine with an enzyme that interferes with bacterial cell metabolism. Bacteria die as a result of the disruption in their metabolism and the lack of a cell wall. As a result, it kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and eliminates the infection. Mycopas Tablet is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis agents for treating all forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Difficulty passing urine
• Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands

If your child is allergic to Isoniazid, please inform your doctor. If your child feels thirsty all the time and has to go to the toilet often, contact your doctor, as they may have high blood sugar. You are recommended to complete the full course of Mycopas Tablet as prescribed by the doctor even if your child feels better after 2 weeks of using Mycopas Tablet as discontinuing the medicine suddenly may not kill bacteria and there might be a relapse of tuberculosis.

• A monthly liver function test may be advised for your child while using Mycopas Tablet.

• Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough and cold. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
• Vitamin C-rich foods 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 a cough.
• Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer.