Rifadin™

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Tuberculosis,In the initial treatment and in re-treatment of patients with tuberculosis, Rifadin 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 noninfectious state, which may be expected to occur in 3 to 4 months of treatment.,As an alternative drug in lepromatous, dimorphous, indeterminate and tuberculoid leprosy resistant to sulfones and other antileprosy drugs.,As an alternative drug in all those patients having true drug allergy to the more commonly used antileprosy drugs.,Meningococcal Disease*,Prophylaxis of meningococcal disease in close contacts of known cases and in carriers (Rifadin is not indicated for the treatment of meningococcal infections).,Haemophilus Influenzae*,Prophylaxis of household contacts of patients with H. influenzae type B.,*Rifadin syrup should be prescribed in exceptional cases only when all other available alternatives are exhausted (see Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use (Rifampicin syrup)).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Composite pack

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intravenous
• Powder, red

Component

• Diluent, not applicable
• Intravenous
• Clear liquid

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.

• 1 vial of powder - 600mg

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?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.

• 1 ampoule of water 10mL

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

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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