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

Common side effects of Lifebutol-H

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Increased liver enzymes
Jaundice
Increased uric acid level in blood
Gout
Visual impairment

How to use Lifebutol-H Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Lifebutol-H Tablet works

Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: isoniazid and ethambutol which treat tuberculosis. Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering. This kills the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Ethambutol, on the other hand works by slowing the growth of these bacteria.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No Driving interaction

Kidney

CAUTION

Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lifebutol-H 300mg/800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

What would be alternative for this medicine for same salt composition of some lower price. Name of the medicine -- ( Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets USP

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

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Telma h 40/12.5

I have been advised Telma 20 for my BP range 140/90, however of late it is coming 150/110. My doctor advice Telma 40. Or should I take Cilacar 10.

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

take telma h 40

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References

Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.; 2011. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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