Myambutol

Myambutol is used to treat tuberculosis and lung infections in combination with other medicines. The active substance, ethambutol, has a bacteriostatic effect on typical and atypical mycobacteria in tuberculosis. On our website you can buy Myambutol without a prescription. We offer customers the lowest drug prices in United Kingdom, a quality guarantee and a good delivery service.

What Is Myambutol?

Myambutol tablets are prescribed for the treatment of lung infections and tuberculosis. It is available in different dosages: 400 mg, 600 mg and 800 mg.

The product has a bacteriostatic effect against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and strains resistant to kanamycin, isoniazid and streptomycin. Upon penetration of mycobacteria, ethambutol disrupts RNA synthesis and is excellently metabolised.

Indications For Myambutol

Myambutol tablets are indicated for the treatment of all forms and sites of tuberculosis and pulmonary infections.

Dosage and Application

The tablets are taken orally with plenty of water. The duration of treatment is 9 months. For adults: start treatment with a single dose of 15 mg/kg/day, continue treatment with 20 mg/kg/day. The dose at the start of treatment may be increased up to 30 mg/kg/day, but not more than 2 g.

In children from 13 years of age: 15-25 mg/kg, but not more than 1 g per day.

Contraindications

Do not prescribe in case of hypersensitivity to the ingredients, gout, cataract, inflammatory eye disease, optic neuritis, impaired renal function. During pregnancy, the medicinal product should only be used with the doctor’s permission; in case of lactation, it should be discontinued during the period of treatment.

Side effects

Possible side effects: dizziness, headache, disorientation, hallucinations, visual disturbances, increased cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and allergic reactions.