Macox Zh Kid

Macox Zh Kid contains Isoniazid (50mg) + Pyrazinamide (300mg) + Rifampicin (100mg) and is used for tuberculosis (TB). Prescription required.

Tuberculosis (TB)

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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT is to be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid Macox-ZH Kid Tablet DT with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

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

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.

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.

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