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How to Take Ethambutol and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, once a day in the morning.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- Adult- Initial: The recommended dose is 15mg/kg. Re-treatment: The recommended dose is 25 mg/kg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known optic neuritis (optic nerve inflammation) and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Ethambutol

This medication is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB).

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ethambutol

India :

Mycobutol (1000 mg) | Ethambutol (400 mg) (LOCOST) | Anacox E (800 mg) | Zytham (600 mg) | Dybitol (800 mg) | Marconex | Etibi (400 mg) | Ethambutol (800 mg) | Myconex 600 | Embutol (400 mg)

International :

Myambutol

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2023

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