Rifampicin Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Rifampicin Capsule
| Generic name | Rifampicin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antimycobacterial antibiotic (rifamycin) |
| Forms | Capsules (150 mg and 300 mg), Syrup (100 mg/5 mL), IV infusion (600 mg powder with solvent) |
Rifampicin is an antibiotic used mainly to treat tuberculosis and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually given together with other antibiotics rather than alone.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.