Combutol 800 mg Tablet

Combutol 800 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 800 mg of ethambutol in each tablet. It is used as part of combination treatment for tuberculosis (TB), not as a stand-alone cure. Combutol 800 mg Tablet works against mycobacteria and is prescribed when a doctor wants a convenient higher-strength tablet for an approved TB regimen. Because TB treatment must be tailored and monitored, this medicine should be taken exactly as directed.

How it works: Ethambutol in Combutol 800 mg Tablet helps stop TB bacteria from building the cell wall they need to grow and multiply. By weakening the bacteria in this tablet form, it supports the other medicines in a TB treatment plan.

Combutol 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Combutol 200 mg Tablet and Combutol 400 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Combutol 800 mg Tablet to reduce the number of tablets needed each day, which can make the regimen simpler for some adults. This strength is typically used only after a clinician has assessed the person’s weight, TB regimen, and eye-monitoring needs.

• Treatment of tuberculosis (TB) as part of combination therapy
• Helps treat active mycobacterial infection
• Used with other anti-TB medicines to reduce bacterial growth
• May be included in long-term TB regimens ordered by a clinician

• Swallow the Combutol 800 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes, usually once daily or as part of a fixed TB regimen.
• You may take it with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is appropriate.
• Take each dose at the same time each day to help you stay on track with TB treatment.
• Do not stop taking Combutol 800 mg Tablet early, even if you feel better.

Each Combutol 800 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of ethambutol per tablet. The exact number of tablets and how often you take them depend on your body weight, kidney function, and the full TB regimen; for many adults, it may be taken once daily as directed by a doctor. The maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ethambutol may include:

• Blurred vision
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash

• Combutol 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only under medical supervision.
• Ethambutol can affect vision, so eye checks may be needed before and during treatment.
• Tell your doctor right away about any blurrier vision, color changes, or eye pain.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose adjustment may be needed.
• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol, since alcohol can add stress to the liver during TB treatment.
• Let your clinician know if you have diabetes, gout, or nerve problems before starting this tablet.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring sharp vision if this medicine affects your eyesight.

• Other TB medicines used in combination treatment
• Medications that can affect vision or the optic nerve
• Alcohol
• Medicines that may increase strain on the liver
• Kidney-affecting medicines

Store Combutol 800 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.