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Rifadin 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: rifampicin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: RIFADIN rifampicin 20mg/mL oral liquid bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

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 alterantive 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.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid
  • Oral
  • Dark red, homogenous suspension

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

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

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.

  • 60mL pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

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.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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