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Risorine Capsule is used to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. It contains Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Piperine, which works by killing the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis). Thus, it helps treat tuberculosis. Sometimes, this medication may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, and gas.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Risorine Capsule

Risorine Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs used to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.

Risorine Capsule contains Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Piperine. Risorine Capsule works by killing the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis). Thus, it helps treat tuberculosis.

In some cases, you may experience side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, and gas. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with Risorine Capsule . Risorine Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Risorine Capsule

Risorine Capsule is used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The detailed uses of Risorine Capsule are as follows:

  • Treats tuberculosis: Risorine Capsule helps eliminate TB-causing bacteria from the body and supports recovery from both pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms of the disease.

Key Benefits

Risorine Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs used to treat tuberculosis. Risorine Capsule contains Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Piperine. Risorine Capsule works by killing the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis). Thus, it helps treat tuberculosis.

Directions for Use

  • Take Risorine Capsule with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Risorine Capsule Works

Risorine Capsule contains Rifampicin, Isoniazid, and Piperine. Risorine Capsule works by killing the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis). Thus, it helps treat tuberculosis.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption, as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Risorine Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Risorine Capsule may pass into breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking Risorine Capsule .

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Driving

Caution

Risorine Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult the doctor if you have liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Risorine Capsule in children.

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Heart

Caution

Avoid using Risorine Capsule if you have heart problems, as it may interfere with cardiac medications and worsen certain conditions. Always consult your doctor before starting it.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Avoid using Risorine Capsule if you're geriatric without medical supervision, as it may cause dizziness, liver strain, and interact with other medications. Dose adjustments and close monitoring are often needed in older adults.

What if I have taken an overdose of Risorine Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. If you take more than prescribed dose accidentally, it may lead to unwanted effects such as tonic-clonic seizures, altered sensorium, renal, hepatic dysfunctions, and severe metabolic acidosis. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these or think you have taken too much.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough and cold. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
  • Foods rich in vitamin C, such as kiwi, broccoli, and bell pepper, help improve the immune system. 
  • Avoid processed and fried foods.
  • Warm ginger tea or warm soup can help relieve a cough.
  • Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer.
  • Quit smoking and avoid alcohol consumption.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Risorine Capsule to start to work: The time required for Risorine Capsule to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Risorine Capsule last: The duration of action for Risorine Capsule is unknown.

What if you forget to take Risorine Capsule

If you miss a dose of Risorine Capsule , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Risorine Capsule out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Risorine Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, gout, mental health problems, HIV infection, malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, bleeding problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breast milk. Let the doctor know if you take other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-anxiety (buspirone), calcium channel blocker (diltiazem), or painkillers (acetaminophen, hydrocodone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer, while taking Risorine Capsule as they might cause interaction.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform the doctor if you have colitis, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, liver or kidney dysfunction.

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking voriconazole with Risorine Capsule can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between voriconazole and Risorine Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking saquinavir with Risorine Capsule can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between pyrazinamide and Risorine Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, stomach pain, less desire to eat, nausea, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking indinavir with Risorine Capsule can reduce the blood levels and effects of indinavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between indinavir and Risorine Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking ranolazine with Risorine Capsule can reduce the blood levels and effects of ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between ranolazine and Risorine Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking darunavir with Risorine Capsule can decrease the blood levels of darunavir, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between darunavir and Risorine Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking Risorine Capsule with halothane can increase the risk of liver of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Risorine Capsule and halothane, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, a skin rash or itching, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes, consult a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking abemaciclib with Risorine Capsule can reduce blood levels and also increase the risk of side effects of Risorine Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Risorine Capsule and abemaciclib, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking citalopram with Risorine Capsule can increase the blood levels of citalopram, which increases the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Risorine Capsule and citalopram, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Taking Risorine Capsule with teriflunomide can increase the risk and severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Risorine Capsule and teriflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience ever, chills, joint pain or swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risorine Capsule:
Co-administration of halofantrine with Risorine Capsule can increase the blood levels of halofantrine, which increases the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Risorine Capsule and halofantrine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- TUBERCULOSIS]

FAQs

Risorine Capsule is used to treat Tuberculosis.

Risorine Capsule works by killing the bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Do not stop taking Risorine Capsule despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Risorine Capsule for as long as it has been prescribed for you.

Risorine Capsule might decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Use a reliable barrier method of contraception such as condoms or the coil while taking Risorine Capsule . Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may suggest an alternate method of contraception.

Risorine Capsule may cause discolouration of teeth, sweat, urine, sputum (phlegm), saliva, or tears. The colour in tears may last for some time, even after you stop taking Risorine Capsule . Do not worry, as it is a common side effect of Risorine Capsule .

Yes, Risorine Capsule might permanently stain soft contact lenses. Use spectacles and avoid wearing contact lenses while on treatment with Risorine Capsule .

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Other Info - RIS0060
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