Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.
Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's is a combination of four drugs: Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), and Rifampicin. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the bacterial cell wall. Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Pyridoxine hydrochloride treats nerve damage (neuritis) caused by tuberculosis. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your disease. Common side effects of Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's include muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, rash, dark-coloured urine, weakness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and upset stomach. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Avoid foods and drinks that contain histamine or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer while taking Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's as they may interact. Maintain a gap of one hour between Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's and antacid medicines. Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's as it might lead to liver problems. Rifacept Kid-3 Tablet 10's should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.