Risorine Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It works by killing the microorganisms that cause infection. It also increases the blood supply and helps the body to produce substances that fight pain and swelling.

Risorine Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach. 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 remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dark-colored urine, salivation, vomiting, and nausea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Risorine Capsule

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Risorine Capsule

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 Capsule helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using Risorine Capsule. 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 Capsule

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

Dark colored urine
Salivation
Vomiting
Nausea
Watery eyes
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

How to use Risorine Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Risorine Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Risorine Capsule works

Risorine Capsule is a combination of three medicines. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are antibiotics. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Piperine is an enzyme. It works by increasing blood supply and helping the body produce substances that fight pain and swelling.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Risorine Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Risorine Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Risorine Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Risorine Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Risorine Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Risorine Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
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.
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.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

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.

Extra pulmonary tuberculosis mdr tb for spinal card treatment

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

This needs to be examined and treated in the clinic

User feedback

Patients taking Risorine Capsule

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Risorine Capsule for?

Others

50%

Tuberculosis *

50%

*Tuberculosis (TB)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Poor

22%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using Risorine Capsule?

No Side Effec*

33%

Nausea

33%

Vomiting

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Risorine Capsule?

With food

50%

Empty stomach

50%

Please rate Risorine Capsule on price

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Related lab tests

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

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References

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