Macox Zh Kid

Composition of Macox Zh Kid

Macox Zh Kid contains Isoniazid (50mg) + Pyrazinamide (300mg) + Rifampicin (100mg). It belongs to the Anti-tuberculosis agent class of medicines.

Uses of Macox Zh Kid

Tuberculosis (TB)

Key benefits

• In Tuberculosis (TB) Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT is used to treat tuberculosis
• an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills as well as stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

How Macox Zh Kid works

Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT is a combination of three medicines: Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Rifampicin which treat tuberculosis. Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering while Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by these bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Pyrazinamide, on the other hand works by slowing the growth of these bacteria.

How to take Macox Zh Kid

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Macox Zh Kid

Most side effects of Macox Zh Kid are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Macox Zh Kid

Warnings and precautions

TB treatment must be taken every day for the whole course, usually six months or more. Stopping early is the main cause of drug-resistant TB, which is far harder to treat. Rifampicin turns urine, sweat and tears orange-red. This is harmless, but it permanently stains soft contact lenses. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent vomiting or severe tiredness at once — the liver needs checking. Report any change in vision, including colour vision, immediately if you are on ethambutol. Rifampicin makes hormonal contraception unreliable. Use an additional method throughout and for a period after the course.

Do not take Macox Zh Kid if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will adjust or change the regimen in significant liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin reduces the effect of a very large number of medicines, including contraceptives, blood thinners, steroids, some heart and HIV medicines. Vitamin B6 is usually given alongside isoniazid to prevent nerve damage — take it as prescribed.

How to store Macox Zh Kid

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Macox Zh Kid

Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT should be taken on an empty stomach but at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver. Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT may decrease their effectiveness. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Anti-tuberculosis agent