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RIFAMPICIN (R), 150mg, caps. blister

https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/en/node/570
https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/12284
STD DORARIFA1C1

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Former Code(s): DORARIFA1C-
6.2.4 - Antileprosy medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use. The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
6.2.5 - Antituberculosis medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use. The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J04AB02
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
1525
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
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RIFAMPICIN (R)

Therapeutic Action

Rifamycin bactericidal and antileprotic

Indications

Drug-Sensitive Tuberculosis (DS-TB)

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTI-TB)

Paucibacillary and multibacillary leprosy, in association with dapsone and clofazimine

Brucellosis, in combination with another antibacterial

Instructions for use

Tablet or capsule forms can be supplied according to availability when ordering.

When rifampicin is used in association with other TB medicines, fixes-dose combinations (FDC) are available:

  • E 275mg / H 75mg / Z 400mg / R 150mg, tab., blister
  • H 50mg / Z 150mg / R 75mg, disp. tab., blister
  • E 275mg / H 75mg / R 150mg, tab., blister
  • H 50mg / R 75mg, disp. tab., blister
  • H 75mg / R 150mg, tab., blister

Blister packaging is the packaging of choice for antituberculosis medicines due to the unstable nature of some of them when exposed to higher temperatures and humidity.

Bulk packaging (hospital packs) should only be used in special circumstances or in case of unexpected problems in availability of the blister presentation.

The quantity to be ordered is calculated per tablet, not per blister.

Storage

Below 25°C ‐ Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity