Tuitol 800 mg (Ethambutol Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

1. Initial treatment Administer ethambutol hydrochloride orally at a dose of 15 mg per kg of body weight once every 24 hours. 2. Retreatment Administer this drug at a dose of 25 mg per kg of body weight once every 24 hours. After 60 days of treatment, administer 15 mg per kg of body weight once every 24 hours. When administering 25 mg doses, undergo an ophthalmologic examination once a month. As a rule, administer this drug in combination with other antituberculosis drugs. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to specific patients. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components, or have optic neuritis, should not use it. Caution is required when administering this drug to patients with diabetes or alcoholism, infants, patients with impaired kidney function, hyperuricemia or gout. Particularly in infants, early detection of vision disorders may be difficult, so careful monitoring is necessary. While taking this medication, vision disturbances such as decreased vision, narrowed field of vision, or difficulty in color discrimination may occur, so if symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Also, symptoms of the central nervous system such as numbness in the limbs, hallucinations, anxiety, insomnia, headache, and dizziness may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, fever, severe allergic reactions, abnormal liver function, difficulty breathing, blood cell reduction, and kidney problems may appear, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. It is important to have regular vision tests and ophthalmic examinations to detect vision disturbances early. Special caution is required for the elderly or patients with impaired kidney function. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is particularly important to exercise caution when taken with rifampicin. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before taking this medication and are advised to avoid it during breastfeeding whenever possible. It is advisable not to administer this medication to children, especially those under 12 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, mental confusion, and hallucinations may occur, and medical attention should be sought immediately.

• Decreased vision
• central scotoma
• visual field constriction
• color sensation abnormality
• paralysis of the lower limbs
• peripheral neuropathy
• hallucinations
• anxiety
• insomnia
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way can help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×6)