Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Rifampicin B.P
Drug Class
General
Chemical Class
Amidopyrazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J04AK01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Amidopyrazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antituberculous Drugs pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Amidopyrazine. It belongs to Antimycobacterial agent pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antituberculous Drugs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Pyrazinamide is 123.10. Its pKa is 0.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 35 mg/ kg — As recommended.
Daily in 3-4 div.doses. Maximum dose: 3 g/24hr. Usually given during 1st 2 months of therapy.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for l
3
Child · Oral
5 mg/kg — 6 hourly
For Paeds of All Ages
Safety Alerts
Liver disease, previous hypersensitivity to any rifamycin, patients with previous isoniazid associated hepatic injury or other severe adverse reactions with isoniazid, hypersensitivity to ethambutol, optic neuritis
Important Warnings
Patients with active chronic liver disease or severe renal dysfunction
Isoniazid crosses the placental barrier and passes into maternal breast milk, observe neonates, breast fed infants of isoniazid treated mothers for any evidence of adverse effects
Not recommended for intermittent therapy, caution patients against intentional or accidental interruption of daily dosage regimen, since rare renal hypersensitivity reactions have been reported when therapy is resumed
Urine, faeces, saliva, sputum, sweat and tears may be coloured red-orange
Reduce dosage in patients with decreased renal functions
Not recommended in children under thirteen years age
Perform frequently liver function tests and blood uric acid determinations, history of gout or diabetes
Withdraw treatment if liver damage or hyperuricaemia accompanied by acute gouty arthritis occurs
Side Effects
Anaphylactoid reactionsheartburnepigastric dis-tressanorexianauseavomitingdiarrhoeasore mouthrashpruritusurticariaeosinophiliathrombocytopeniamuscular weaknesspain in extremities
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
sulfinpyrazone
oral typhoid vaccine. Rifampicin induces hepatic microsomal enzymes that metabolize a wide variety of drugs e.g. metoprolol
propranolol
quinidine
corticosteroids
contra-ceptives
oral anticoagulants
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,629.6
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 80Rs 3,016.54
ServaidRs 1,629.6
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 358.3Rs 35.83/unit
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Lederrif
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Rs 364.2
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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