Rifampicin / Rifampin (brand names include: Rifadin / Rimpacin / Rimpin / Rimactane / Rimactan / Rifarad / Rifadine / Rifacilin / Eremfat) is an antibiotic and tuberculosis treatment agent.

Rifampicin is used for the treatment of active tuberculosis. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Rifampicin exactly as directed.

Precautions

Before taking rifampicin tell your doctor:

If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding;
If you have any problems with your liver or kidneys.
If you have had jaundice;
If you have porphyria.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: rifampicin.