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Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide eliminates bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). It is generally used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis or to eliminate Neisseria meningitidis (a bacteria) and to prevent you from giving these infections to others. However, Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide is not used to treat Neisseria meningitidis infection. Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. You will probably be taking it for at least 3 months and possibly for up to 2 years. Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide works best on an empty stomach; take it 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, you may empty its contents into applesauce or jelly. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Rifater containing Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. |