Q-Pas Granules

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM (IST)

Q-Pas Granules is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is used to treat tuberculosis that is resistant to other medicines. It is generally used in combination with other medicines, as part of a regimen.

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General Information

Contains

Sodium aminosalicylate (800mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Q-Pas Granules works by stopping the growth of the infection causing bacteria. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, skin rash, vomiting, and nausea. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially sulpha medicines) or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while undergoing treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Q-Pas Granules

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Q-Pas Granules

Tuberculosis (TB)
Q-Pas Granules is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Q-Pas Granules

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 Q-Pas

Allergic reaction
Skin rash
Vomiting
Nausea

How to use Q-Pas Granules

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Q-Pas Granules may be taken with or without food.

How Q-Pas Granules works

Q-Pas Granules is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Quick tips

Q-Pas Granules is used for the treatment of tuberculosis that is resistant to other drugs.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take it with an acidic liquid such as fruit juices.
Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor if you have severe liver disease or if you are allergic to aspirin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Q-Pas Granules

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Q-Pas Granules during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Q-Pas Granules is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Q-Pas Granules does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Q-Pas Granules should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Q-Pas Granules should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Q-Pas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Methotrexate (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Methotrexate may raise blood levels of the active form of Sodium aminosalicylate.

Moderate

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Phenindione (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Methotrexate may raise blood levels of the active form of Sodium aminosalicylate.

Moderate

Warfarin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't get better after using Q-Pas Granules?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Q-Pas Granules when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Q-Pas Granules and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Q-Pas Granules cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Q-Pas Granules can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea gets severe, talk to your doctor about it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminosalicylic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Sulphonamides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Pugh DL, Jones ER, Martin WJ. Domiciliary treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis with sodium para-aminosalicylate. Lancet. 1950 Jul 15;2(6620):92-7. [Accessed 22 Dec. 2025]. Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Q-Pas Granules

Twice A Day

53%

Once A Day

24%

Thrice A Day

23%

What are you using Q-Pas Granules for?

Tuberculosis (TB)

86%

Bacterial infections

14%

How much was the improvement?

Average

43%

Poor

33%

Excellent

24%

What were the side-effects while using Q-Pas Granules?

Allergic reaction

30%

Nausea

20%

Vomiting

10%

Skin rash

10%

Abdominal pain

10%

How do you take Q-Pas Granules?

With food

60%

With or without food

20%

Empty stomach

20%

Please rate Q-Pas Granules on price

Average

78%

Expensive

22%

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Marketer details

Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Q-Pas Granules

Benefits of Q-Pas Granules

Side effects of Q-Pas Granules

How to use Q-Pas Granules

How Q-Pas Granules works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Methotrexate (Oral Route)

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Phenindione (Oral Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't get better after using Q-Pas Granules?

Can I stop taking Q-Pas Granules when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Q-Pas Granules cause diarrhea?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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