Myambutol Tablets - Generic Equivalent (Ethambutol)

Myambutol or Ethambutol is used to treat all sorts of tuberculosis, such as tuberculosis of the skin, lungs, genital tract, bone, eye, brain, and all others. It can also be used for other bacterial infections as well.

Follow the directions of your doctor or physician to see the best results of this medication since the dosage is completely based on height, weight, and other medical conditions.
• The medicine is usually prescribed to be taken once daily by mouth. Sometimes twice a week is also defined by the doctors.
• To get the best results, consume the medicine at evenly spaced times.
• If you consume antacids that contain aluminum, take it 4 hours prior to the consumption of Ethambutol.
• Do not stop the medication even if the symptoms disappear. Stopping too early might result in the infection to return.

Always remember to tell your doctor if you are allergic to any specific substance before consumption of ethambutol tablets.


• If you have any previous medical history of eye problems, including cataracts, optic neuritis, etc., or liver and kidney problems, inform your doctor about it.
• Ethambutol might cause live bacterial vaccines to not work with their proper efficacy. Therefore, it is better not to take any vaccine or immunizations during the period of medication.
• Avoid intake of alcohol along with the medication. It might increase the risk of liver damage.
• During pregnancy, the medication should only be used when it is needed. Consult your doctor for better advice.
• The medication might pass on to the breast milk, although it is of not much harm to the breast-feeding baby. Take your doctor's advice before breastfeeding.

Just like all other medicines, Myambutol comes with its own side effects. Although if the doctor has prescribed to you the medicine, they must be aware of all of it and have thus advised to you its consumption considering its benefits. Many people using the medication do not face any of the side effects.


• Headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upsets are common side effects of this medicine. If these persist for a long time or the condition worsens, immediately inform your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you find some mental disorders or problems such as hallucinations.
• It might cause some mild fevers.
• Allergic reactions such as itching, swelling, and rashes are rare with this drug. Inform your physician or doctor immediately if you notice any of these.

You might also come across some other side effects under this medication as this is not the complete list of the side effects. Stop consumption of the medicine immediately or consult your doctor if you notice some other side effects.