How Rifadin Infusion is given Rifadin Infusion is given by a doctor or nurse. This is because it needs to be given as a slow drip into a vein (infusion).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Rifampicin. Full label: DailyMed.
How Rifadin Infusion is given Rifadin Infusion is given by a doctor or nurse. This is because it needs to be given as a slow drip into a vein (infusion). How much is given If you are not sure why you are being given Rifadin Infusion or have any questions about how much Rifadin Infusion is being given to you, speak to your doctor or nurse. Tuberculosis (TB) The usual dose is: - Adults: A single daily dose of 600mg given over 2–3 hours - Children: Up to 20mg per kilogram of body weight each day. The maximum dose is 600mg each day. Leprosy Your doctor may prescribe a monthly or daily dose - Patients weighing less than 50kg: A single daily dose of 450mg - Patients weighing more than 50kg: A single daily dose of 600mg Brucellosis, Legionnaires Disease or other serious bacterial infections The amount you are given will depend on how severe your infection is - Adults: 600mg–1200mg each day.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Rifampicin. Full label: DailyMed.
Inform your doctor immediately while taking this medicine: ▲ If your symptoms of tuberculosis return or get worse (see section 4). Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before having Rifadin Infusion if: ▲ You have liver problems ▲ You have any kidney problems and if you are having more than 600mg rifampicin per day ▲ You have diabetes. Your diabetes may become more difficult to control while taking this medicine.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Rifadin Infusion can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Tell a nurse or doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects: You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, wheezing, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
59 products from 36 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CIN 150mg Capsule | Rifampicin (150mg) | Lupin Ltd. | |
| R-CIN 300mg Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Lupin Ltd. | |
| R-CIN 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Lupin Ltd. | |
| R-CIN 600mg Capsule | Rifampicin (600mg) | Lupin Ltd. | |
| R-CIN Syrup | Rifampicin | Lupin Ltd. | |
| Acirimpi 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Acichem Laboratories | strip of 10 capsules |
| Car 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Cavidin 450mg Tablet | Rifampicin (450mg) | Wockhardt Ltd | strip of 4 tablets |
| Cavidin 600mg Tablet | Rifampicin (600mg) | Wockhardt Ltd | strip of 4 tablets |
| Coxbact 300mg Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Alpic Remedies Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Coxid 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 3 capsules |
| Exact Kid Tablet | Rifampicin (NA) | Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| GOCOX 300MG CAPSULE | Rifampicin (300mg) | Ipca Laboratories Ltd | strip of 4 capsules |
| Grifa 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Kemorifa 450mg Tablet | Rifampicin (450mg) | Chemo Biological | strip of 10 tablets |
| Macox 300mg Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Macox 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Monocin 300mg Tablet | Rifampicin (300mg) | Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Monocin 450mg Tablet | Rifampicin (450mg) | Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Monocin 500mg Injection | Rifampicin (500mg) | Maan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Monocin 600mg Tablet | Rifampicin (600mg) | Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Nilcox 300mg Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Pramukh Swami Pharma Ltd | strip of 4 capsules |
| Osorifa 300mg Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| Osorifa 450mg Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| R-Cin 300 Capsule | Rifampicin (300mg) | Lupin Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| R-Cin 450 Capsule | Rifampicin (450mg) | Lupin Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| R-Cin 600 Capsule | Rifampicin (600mg) | Lupin Ltd | strip of 3 capsules |
| R-Cin Capsule | Rifampicin (150mg) | Lupin Ltd | strip of 10 capsules |
| R-Cin Suspension | Rifampicin (100mg/5ml) | Lupin Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Oral Suspension |
| Ramactane 450mg Tablet | Rifampicin (450mg) | Novartis India Ltd | strip of 4 tablets |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store below 25°C You will not be asked to store your medicine. It will be brought to you ready to be given straight away. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. These measures will help protect the environment
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
Rifampicin is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Brucellosis, Meningitis, Legionnaire's disease; Staphylococcal infections.
For Tuberculosis: Acetylcysteine.
For Leprosy: Dapsone, Ofloxacin.
For Brucellosis: Gentamicin.
For Meningitis: Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G), Flucloxacillin, Gentamicin, Meropenem.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
