Stop TB Kit – 150mg/75mg

Product Overview

Stop TB Kit 150mg/75mg is a fixed-dose combination anti-tuberculosis medication used in the initial phase of treatment for active pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). It contains two key first-line anti-TB drugs: Rifampicin 150mg and Isoniazid 75mg. These medications work synergistically to eliminate Mycobacterium tuberculosis and prevent the development of drug resistance when used as part of combination therapy.

This kit is typically prescribed in combination with other TB medications such as Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol, following World Health Organization (WHO) TB treatment guidelines.

Key Features

• Form: Oral tablets (co-packaged in a treatment kit)
• Contents per Tablet: Rifampicin 150mg + Isoniazid 75mg
• Pack Size: Varies by brand and treatment phase (usually supplied in kits for daily dosing)
• Indication: First-line treatment of tuberculosis
• Use: Under supervision of a healthcare provider

Ingredients

• Rifampicin – 150mg
• Isoniazid – 75mg
• Excipients: Lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, coloring agents (may vary by manufacturer)

Indications

• Treatment of active pulmonary tuberculosis
• Treatment of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (lymphatic, spinal, etc.)
• To be used in combination with other TB drugs as per DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short Course)

Benefits

• Combines two essential anti-TB drugs in one tablet for easier adherence
• Reduces bacterial load and prevents spread of TB
• Helps prevent drug resistance when taken as part of combination therapy

How to Use

• Take the tablets orally on an empty stomach, typically once daily
• Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew
• Take as part of a complete TB regimen with other anti-TB drugs
• Follow dosing and treatment duration as directed by your healthcare provider

Precautions

• Not for use as monotherapy – always combine with other TB medications
• Monitor liver function during treatment
• Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, or HIV
• May cause orange-red discoloration of body fluids (urine, sweat, tears)

Side Effects

• Common: Nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite
• Less common: Hepatitis, rash, neuropathy
• Rare: Severe allergic reactions, hepatotoxicity

Storage

• Store at room temperature (below 30°C)
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children