Faminex
Composition for Faminex Products
Faminex Products are primarily used for
Tuberculosis (TB)Products for Faminex
Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹17.62
Not Available
Faminex 450 mg/300 mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP₹52.67
Not Available
Substitute brands for Faminex
About Faminex Products
Faminex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Faminex are Low blood platelets, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Itching, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Dizziness, Lethargy.
Severe
Side Effects of Faminex are Vertigo, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Fever, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Aplastic anemia, Deafness, Ringing in ear, Breast enlargement in male, Pseudomembranous colitis, Pseudoadrenal crisis, Acute renal failure, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level).
How Faminex Products work
Rifampicin + Isoniazid is a combination of two antibiotics: Rifampicin + Isoniazid1 and Rifampicin + Isoniazid2, which treats tuberculosis (TB). Rifampicin + Isoniazid1 works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Rifampicin + Isoniazid2 prevents these bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.
In Depth Information for Faminex Products
- You have been prescribed Faminex for the treatment of tuberculosis.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back.
- Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at the same time everyday.
- It may discolour your urine, sweat, saliva and tears a reddish-orange colour. This is normal and not harmful.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Faminex as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Use an alternative or additional contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Faminex as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within at least two hours of taking Faminex.
Patient Concerns about Faminex Products
Frequently asked questions about Faminex Products
Q. What is Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Rifampicin and Isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by tuberculosis bacteria to make essential proteins and reproduce. Isoniazid prevents the tuberculosis causing bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about the Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Take the proper course of drug that has been prescribed to you. Do not stop in between even if you begin to feel better. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of damage to your liver during treatment. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.
Q. What is the best time to take Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Take Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
Q. Does Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet cause change in urine color/turn urine orange?
Yes, Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet can change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful.
Q. Does the use of Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet make birth control pills ineffective?
Yes, Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. So, ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm and spermicide).
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Faminex Kid 150 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.