Rifadin
Rifampicin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Rifadin is listed as Antibiotic containing Rifampicin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Rifampicin
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Strength
- 300mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 600mg مرة يومياً قبل الإفطار
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Rifadin is listed as Antibiotic containing Rifampicin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Rifadin (rifampicin) — tuberculosis therapy’s beating heart: the quadruple regimen’s cornerstone that shrank TB to months, plus meningococcal prophylaxis and staph device-infection partnership (never solo — resistance springs fast). Unforgettable twice over: orange tears/urine/sweat (harmless; contacts stain permanently) and pharmacy’s mightiest enzyme inducer (contraceptives, warfarin, methadone, transplant drugs all emptied — audit every chronic medication before and after). Fasting dose; liver monitored.
Uses / Indications
- Tuberculosis
- leprosy
- meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis in close contacts
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- البرتقالي الشهير (بول
- دمع
- عرق — طبيعي يُطمأن له مسبقاً)
- غثيان وفقدان شهية
- **وكبد يُراقب** (خمائر قبل البدء ودورياً — اصفرار أو قيء مستمر = مراجعة فورية)
- حكة وطفح
- ومتلازمة شبه إنفلونزا بالجرعات المتقطعة. نقص صفيحات مناعي نادر.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- يرقان وقصور كبدي شديد
- حساسية سابقة له
- ومع أدوية لا تحتمل إفراغه (بعض أدوية الإيدز — تُنسق برامجياً).
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- May discolor urine and tears orange
- reduces effectiveness of oral contraceptives
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- **الأعتى تحريضاً**: يُفشل حبوب المنع (وسيلة غير هرمونية طوال الكورس + شهر)
- يفرغ الوارفارين (INR يتقلب صعوداً عند إيقافه أيضاً!)
- يهبط الكورتيزون وأدوية السكري والكالسينورين (زراعة) ومضادات الفطور والميثادون (انسحاب مفاجئ موثق) — كل دواء مزمن يُراجع قبل بدئه وبعد إنهائه.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Rifadin?
Rifadin contains Rifampicin and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Rifadin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 600mg مرة يومياً قبل الإفطار. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Rifadin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Rifadin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.