LS RIF 450mg Capsule 10’s

Name: LS RIF 450mg Capsule 10's
SKU: bp/med/171
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE

LS
RIF 450MG CAPSULE contains Rifampicin which belongs to the group of
medicines called Antibacterial. It is used to manage bacterial
infections such as tuberculosis (affects the lungs), legionnaires
disease (lung inflammation), brucellosis (infection spreading from
animal to person), leprosy (causes skin lesions and nerve damage) and
serious staphylococcal infections.

It also manages the infections
caused by Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitides (who are
the carriers but do not show the symptoms), thereby managing and
managing the onset of flu and meningitis. The doctor may ask you to take
blood tests and liver function tests before starting management with LS
RIF 450MG CAPSULE. LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if
you have yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

Before taking
LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you
have liver, kidney problems, diabetes, are underweight or malnourished,
have a rare blood problem (porphyria), bleeding or a tendency to bruise
easily. Also, inform your doctor if symptoms of tuberculosis return or
get worse, are wearing contact lenses, are vitamin K deficient or have
hypoprothrombinemia (deficient clotting factor).

LS RIF 450MG
CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in children under 2
years of age and in elderly patients above 65 years of age. The most
common side effects seen are nausea, vomiting, chills, fever. Consult
your doctor if symptoms do not improve.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take
LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is
recommended to take LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE on an empty stomach. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on
your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE

COMMON

headache, dizziness
nausea and vomiting
pyrexia (fever)
chills
thrombocytopenia with or without purpura (low platelet level)

RARE

Stop taking LS RIF 450MG CAPSULE and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:

allergic reactions such as swollen face, lips, tongue, throat causing difficulty in breathing and/or swallowing
skin
reactions characterized by fever, red colored circular patches on skin
with central blisters along with skin peeling and ulcers on mouth, nose,
throat and/or genitals, which may indicate Steven Johnson Syndrome
and/or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
severe watery, frequent loose stools and/or with presence of blood in it, along with weakness and/or fever
flu-
like symptoms along with the appearance of a rash which are widespread
in nature, increased temperature and enlarged lymph nodes which are
characteristic of DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic
symptoms)
development of purple spots and/or bruises on skin
severe headache
bleeding from various parts such as nose, ears, gums, throat
tender and/or swollen stomach
black tar-like stools
loss of weight, decreased blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), dehydration, disorientation (adrenal insufficiency)
pain in abdomen along with increased blood pressure and rapid abnormal heartbeat, which may indicate Porphyria
red
and scaly rash which is widely spread on body with bumps under the skin
along with fever (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP))
altered amount of urine along with the presence of blood in it, feeling weak and drowsy (kidney problem)
dark urine along pale stools and yellowing of skin and eyes (liver problem)
return
of the original symptoms and/or increase in the severity of
pre-existing symptoms (Paradoxical Drug Reaction). ( associated with
fever, swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis), breathlessness, cough,
headaches, loss of appetite and weight loss)
swollen blood vessels in the skin
fever, chills, headache, dizziness and bone pain
mental problems causing a change in personality, hallucinations and odd behavior (psychotic disorder)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and Vomiting:
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating heavily rich or spicy food. Stay
hydrated. Consult your doctor if it persists for long or worsens with
time.

Headache:

Take some rest, in a
quiet place and avoid using mobile phones and other electronic devices
for a while. Drinking water as inadequate hydration may worsen your
headache. If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.