Risorine Capsule

Risorine Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It works by killing the microorganisms that cause infection. It also increases the blood supply and helps the body to produce substances that fight pain and swelling. Risorine Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine include dark-colored urine, salivation, vomiting, and nausea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Risorine Capsule is a combination of three medicines. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are antibiotics. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Piperine is an enzyme. It works by increasing blood supply and helping the body produce substances that fight pain and swelling.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Risorine Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

• Dark colored urine
• Salivation
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Watery eyes
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

AlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Risorine Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Risorine Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Risorine Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Risorine Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Risorine Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Risorine Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives