Mycobutin TM
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Active ingredients: rifabutin
Pack: Mycobutin 150 mg capsule, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MYCOBUTIN Rifabutin 150mg capsule blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MYCOBUTIN is indicated for: The prophylaxis of M.avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) infections in patients with advanced HIV infection (CD4 counts lower than 200/uL); The treatment of infections caused by MAC and other atypical mycobacteria, including in immunocompromised patients; The treatment of chronic multi-drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in the presence of rifampicin resistant, rifabutin-sensitive M.tuberculosis strains; The treatment of newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis in the presence of rifampicin resistant, rifabutin sensitive M.tuberculosis strains. In accordance with the commonly accepted criteria for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, Mycobutin should always be given in combination with other anti-mycobacterial drugs not belonging to the family of rifamycins.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Red-brown, self-locking hard gelatin capsule, Size 0 with the radial imprints "Pharmacia & Upjohn" and "Mycobutin", in white ink.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 capsules pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient rifabutin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
