Rifa I6 Kid Forte Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rifampicin(200.0 Mg)+Pyrazinamide(5.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(150.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Dark-coloured urine, Jaundice |
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Medical Description
Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet contains a combination of three medicines: Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Pyridoxine. It is used to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs. It is characterised by a chronic cough for more than two weeks, sweating at night, mild fever, and weight loss.
The combination of Rifampicin and Isoniazid helps kill and stop the growth of the bacteria. Pyridoxine prevents peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation on feet and hands). Peripheral neuropathy is a side effect of Isoniazid. Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets should be taken for a duration as prescribed by the doctor. Ideally, it should be taken on an empty stomach and at a particular time of the day. The medicine should not be discontinued without consulting the doctor, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet include nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark-coloured urine, yellowing of the skin, and an increase in liver enzymes. Although most of these side effects are very mild and do not affect day-to-day activities, the increase in severity of these effects should be informed to your doctor.
It is advisable to inform your doctor about any pre-existing health conditions that you may have. People having liver disease or kidney disease should be careful while taking this medicine. Kidney function tests and liver function tests should be done to monitor both organs' functions continuously.
Since Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, discontinuation of the medicine can lead to antibiotic resistance. It can re-occurrence of the infection and can also aggravate the condition.
Uses
- Rifa I 6 Kid Forte is used to treating tuberculosis.
Contraindications
- Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you have had allergic reactions to any of its components in the past
- If you have liver disease. The tablets can further decrease the function of the liver
- If you suffer from gout. Gout is a condition in which one experiences severe pain and redness at the joint due to the deposition of uric acid crystals
- If you have diabetes as it can increase blood sugar levels.
- If you have porphyria (a condition in which one experiences stomach aches, changes in behaviour due to the accumulation of unwanted substances in the body)
- If you have pre-existing kidney diseases. The medicine is eliminated through urine, and a decrease in the function of the kidney can cause accumulation of the by-products of the medicine
Side effects
- Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets have the following side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Yellowish discolouration of skin or eyes
- Dark-coloured urine
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You should inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to prevent any adverse reactions.
- You should avoid exposure to sunlight.
- You should monitor your blood sugar levels after taking Rifa I6 Kid Forte tablets.
- You should avoid intake of alcohol after taking Rifa I6 Kid Forte tablets as it can increase the side effects of the medicine, like peripheral neuropathy ( sensation of tingling or numbness on the feet and hands).
- You take oral contraceptive pills, you should adopt other methods of contraceptives, as the Rifa I6 Kid Forte tablet decreases the efficacy of the oral medications.
- You should inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. Rifa I6 Kid Forte tablets can cause permanent stains on the eyes if a contact lens is used while taking the medicine.
Directions for Use
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Seek medical help immediately if you have any side effects.
- Make sure that the treatment is complete.
- Do not discontinue using this medication without consulting your physician first.
- Keep the medicines in the container with the lid tightly closed.
- Take Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets on an empty stomach. This is because food decreases the absorption of one of the Rifa I 6 Forte tablet components, Rifampicin.
Storage and disposal
Keep this medicine packed in the packet or container. Keep the medicine in a cool and dry place, at a temperature below 30°C. Store it according to the package or label’s directions. Dispose of the unused medicine with caution. Make sure that this medication is not accessible to children and animals.
Dosage
Overdose
Taking more than the recommended dose of Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, unconsciousness, convulsions, confusion, increased urination, decreased respiratory rate, and vomiting. It would help if you rushed to the nearby emergency room or consulted a doctor in case of an overdose.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose of Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose to be taken, you may skip the dose and continue with your regular schedule. You should not take two doses at a time to compensate for the missed dose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The medicines present in the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets are Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Pyridoxine. Rifampicin acts on a bacterial enzyme (RNA - polymerase) and inhibits it. This bacterial enzyme is involved in replicating the genetic material of the bacteria. Rifampicin inhibits this enzyme, and hence essential proteins are not synthesised, and the bacteria cannot survive.
Isoniazid inhibits the synthesis of the cell wall of the bacteria. An essential component of the cell wall of the bacteria is mycolic acid. Isoniazid inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid.
Together both medicines have bactericidal effects.
Due to Isoniazid, Pyridoxine prevents peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation and numbness in the feet and hands).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti-epileptics (Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Valproate) are not eliminated from the body; hence the serum concentration of these medicines increases.
- Antifungals (ketoconazole) do not act efficiently if taken with the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet.
- Xanthines (theophylline) in combination with the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet can cause the toxicity of xanthines.
- Anti-gout medicines like Allopurinol do not work effectively in the presence of the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet.
- Antiarrhythmics (quinidine, mexiletine) are metabolised faster when combined with the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet.
- Oral contraceptive pills become ineffective when taken with Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets.
- Antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline) become ineffective when taken with the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet.
- Anticoagulants (warfarin) become ineffective and bleeding time increases.
- Antibiotics (doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin) are metabolised faster than usual.
- Antithyroid medicines (levothyroxine) should not be combined with Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets as antithyroid medicines become ineffective in the presence of Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablets.
- Calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil) become ineffective in the presence of the Rifa I 6 Kid Forte tablet.
Interactions with food items
- You should avoid food items rich in tyramine like cheese, beer, red wine, salmon fish, and meat.
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Brand:RIFA I 6 FORTE
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Fulfillment Information: Rifa I6 Kid Forte Tablets will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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