Rimycin™

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INDICATIONS AS AT 5 DECEMBER 2001 : Tuberculosis. In the initial treatment and in retreatment of patients with tuberculosis, rifampicin must be used in conjunction with at least one other antituberculosis drug. Leprosy - In the management of lepromatous leprosy and dimorphous leprosy to effect speedy conversion of the infectious state to the non-infectious state which may be expected to occur in three to four months of treatment. - As an alternative drug in lepromatous, dimorphous, indeterminate and tuberculoid leprosy resistant to sulfones and other anti-leprosy drugs. - As an alternative drug in all those patients having true drug allergy to the more commonly used anti-leprosy drugs.,Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis of meningococcal disease in close contacts of known cases and in carriers (rifampicin is not indicated for the treatment of meningococcal infections).,Haemophilus Influenzae Prophylaxis of household contacts of patients with Haemophilus influenzae type B.,Buruli Ulcer For the treatment of Mycobacterium ulcerans infections (Buruli ulcer). Rifampicin must be used in combination with another anti-Mycobacterium ulcerans antibiotic.INDICATIONS AS AT 5 DECEMBER 2001 : Tuberculosis. In the initial treatment and in retreatment of patients with tuberculosis, rifampicin must be used in conjunction with at least one other antituberculosis drug. Leprosy. (a) In the management of lepromatous leprosy and dimorphous leprosy to effect speedy conversion of the infectious state to the non-infectious state which may be expected to occur in three to four months of treatment. (b) As an alternative drug in lepromatous, dimorphous, indeterminate and tuberculoid leprosy resistant to sulfones and other anti-leprosy drugs. (c) As an alternative drug in all those patients having true drug allergy to the more commonly used anti-leprosy drugs. Prophylaxis of meningococcal disease in close contacts of known cases and in carriers (rifampicin is not indicated for the treatment of meningococcal infections). Prophylaxis of household contacts of patients with Haemophilus influenzae type B.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule, hard
• Oral
• Size 3 hard gelatin capsule, maroon body with black cap.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 10
• 100

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 12200D (Opens in new tab) and 1981G (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Rifampicin

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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