Risorine Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection. It also relieves the symptoms such as pain and discomfort.

Risorine Kit is a combination of mycobacterial cell wall inhibitor, mycobacterial fatty acid synthase, mycolic acid inhibitors-INH, RNA polymerase inhibitor- rifamycin, and piperine.

Uses of Risorine Kit

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Risorine Kit

In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. Risorine Kit helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using Risorine Kit. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Risorine Kit

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 Risorine

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Fever
Dark colored urine
Sweating
Increased sputum production
Salivation
Watery eyes
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Increased liver enzymes
Jaundice
Increased uric acid level in blood
Visual impairment

How to use Risorine Kit

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Risorine Kit is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Risorine Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Risorine Kit 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Risorine Kit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Risorine Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Risorine Kit occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.

Kidney

CAUTION

Risorine Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Risorine Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Risorine Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Risorine Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Risorine Kit

Risorine Kit must be taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Risorine Kit and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

After having tuberculosis diagnosed she has been recommended to have R cinex EZ 2 tablets daily for 2 months then after 1tablet Risorine for 1 month and now doctor has recommended onceagain to have R cinex EZ 2tables on alternate days what to do.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

TB treatment is in 2 phases1. Intensive phase where tabs RHZE are given as in your case and in the second phase called continuation phase one one the medicines is stopped nad others continued.Please discuss with your doctor or see another doctor nearby for opinion since , the treatment may have to be modified, read about TB at http://www.arohealth.com/pulmonary-tuberculosis/

My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.

User feedback

Patients taking Risorine Kit

Once A Day

95%

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Risorine Kit for?

Tuberculosis *

100%

*Tuberculosis (TB)

How much was the improvement?

Average

62%

Excellent

24%

Poor

14%

What were the side-effects while using Risorine Kit?

No Side Effec*

40%

Nausea

20%

Muscle pain

20%

Chills

20%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Risorine Kit?

With or witho*

50%

Empty stomach

50%

*With or without food

Please rate Risorine Kit on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

Top Physicians

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4.9 ★

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