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Pyrazinamide (AFT) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: pyrazinamide

Pack: Pyrazinamide (AFT) 500 mg tablet, 100, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Pyrazinamide-AFT pyrazinamide 500 mg tablet bottle

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Pyrazinamide-AFT is indicated in adult patients of more than 12 years of age with active drug-sensitive tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Pyrazinamide-AFT is an anti-tuberculosis agent used in combination with other anti- tuberculosis agents and is commonly used in the first 2 months of treatment.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • A white to off-white color round tablet, one side impressed with YSP and the other side with a score.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient pyrazinamide

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

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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