Prothicid 250mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Prothicid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.
It is an antibiotic.
It is an antibiotic.
Uses of Prothicid Tablet
Benefits of Prothicid Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Prothicid 250mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Prothicid Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prothicid
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastric irritation
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Depression
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
How to use Prothicid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prothicid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prothicid 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prothicid 250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prothicid 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prothicid 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prothicid 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prothicid 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prothicid 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prothicid 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Prothicid 250mg Tablet
₹9.07/Tablet
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Quick tips
- Prothicid 250mg Tablet is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
- It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking Prothicid 250mg Tablet even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol
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Marketer details
Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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