Rifampicin 150 mg or 300 mg capsules: anti-tuberculous medication

✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Composition

  • Rifampicin 150 mg.capsules: each capsule contains 150 mg. rifampicin.
  • Rifampicin 300 mg. capsules: each capsule contains 300 mg. rifampicin.

Indications

Treatment of:

  1. All forms of tuberculosis (in combination with other anti-tuberculous drug).
  2. Meningococcal meningitis.
  3. Leprosy and brucellosis.
  4. Infections due to sensitive micro-organisms as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissues infections.

Precautions

Care taken with patients with liver disease. it is Contra-indicated in patients with jaundice.

Dosage

*Given orally on empty stomach half hour before meals for rapid and complete absorption.

Tuberculosis Dosage: 450 600 mg. once a day at the morning in combination with other anti-tuberculous drugs in their therapeutic doses (isoniazide or ethambutol) .

Leprosy Dosage: 450-600 mg. once a day in combination with other anti-leprotic drugs.

Gonorrhoea Dosage: 900 mg. single dose in the first day followed by 600 mg. single dose in the second and third day.

Meningococal carriers Dosage:  600 mg. daily as single or divided doses for 2-4 days.

Acute bacterial infections Dosage: 900 1200 mg. daily in divided doses. treatment should be continued for at least 2 3 days after disappearance of the symptoms.

Package

Rifampicin 150and300mg.:

  • Pack of 8 capsules in on strip.
  • Pack of 1002 capsules (Hospital pack).

Storage

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • Keep in dry place, protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
  • Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
  • The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks.
  • Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
  • Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
  • Keep medicament out of children reach.

Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: J04AB02

Dr. Ahmad Baker

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Senior Pharmacist & Health Educator

With over 23 years of clinical experience in hospital and community pharmacy across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ahmad specializes in reproductive health and pharmaceutical safety. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance to empower patients in the MENA region.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and reflects the latest pharmaceutical protocols. It is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Always consult Dr. Ahmad Baker or your healthcare provider before starting any treatment.