Rifin Forte

(Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide & Ethambutol-HCl)

Rifin Forte^® is a WHO-recommended treatment for tuberculosis. It based on the tetra-antibiotic formulation that provides reliable results and patient compliance.

How Rifin Forte Works in Your Body

· Rifampicin

Mechanism: It kills bacteria by arresting protein synthesis and hence, its growth.

· Isoniazid

Mechanism: It stops cell wall synthesis in mycobacteria thereby preventing the bacterial growth.

· Pyrazinamide

Mechanism: It disrupts mycobacterial bacilli cell membrane making it more acidic and prone to disruption.

· Ethambutol Hydrochloride

Mechanism: It disrupts cell wall synthesis and stops bacterial growth.

Indications

Tuberculosis
Meningitis
Spinal cord bacterial infection
Severe diseases of skin, nerves and mucous membranes

Dosage & Instructions

Consult your doctor for dosage. Usually, it is:

New Tb cases Initial phase 3 months treatment:
30-39kg 2 tablets daily
40-54kg 3 tablets daily
55-79kg 4 tablets daily
Recurrent Tb Cases Initial phase treatment for Recurrent TB cases is:

Take Rifin^® Forte with Streptomycin for 2 months then for the next 1 month take Rifin^® Forte alone.