Rimactal 2% Suspension

Rimactal 2% Suspension, made by Novartis Pharma (pakistan)ltd, is a rifamycin antibiotic used for tuberculosis. Its active ingredient is Rifampicin 2%, and it is used for tuberculosis, leprosy, brucellosis, prevention of meningitis in close contacts and some other serious infections.

Uses of Rimactal 2% Suspension

Rimactal 2% Suspension is one of the main medicines used to treat tuberculosis (TB), always in combination with other anti-TB drugs to prevent resistance. It is also used for leprosy, brucellosis and some serious staphylococcal infections, and to prevent meningitis in close contacts of an infected person. It does not work for viral infections, and TB treatment must be continued for many months to be effective.

How Rimactal 2% Suspension works

Rifampicin blocks an enzyme called RNA polymerase that bacteria need to read their genes and make proteins. Without it, the bacteria cannot survive. It reaches bacteria living inside cells and in hard-to-treat areas of the body, which makes it especially valuable against TB.

Possible side effects

Some effects of Rimactal 2% Suspension are harmless but noticeable, and other common ones include:

• Orange-red colouring of urine, tears, sweat and saliva (harmless)
• Nausea or loss of appetite
• Stomach upset
• Flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills
• Itching or rash

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, severe tiredness, unexplained bruising or bleeding, or a widespread rash.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it every day exactly as prescribed for the whole course, because missing doses or stopping early can lead to drug-resistant TB.
• Your doctor will check your liver function, and you should avoid alcohol during treatment.
• It interacts with many medicines and makes hormonal contraceptives less effective, so use a non-hormonal method and tell your doctor about everything you take, including HIV, diabetes and blood-thinning medicines.
• It can permanently stain soft contact lenses orange.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor, who will plan your TB treatment accordingly.

Storage

Store the dry powder below 30°C in a dry place. Once mixed with water, follow the storage and discard instructions printed on the pack, and shake well before each use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Rimactal 2% Suspension online in Pakistan

Order Rimactal 2% Suspension from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Rifampicin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.