R-Cin 450 Capsule (Rifampicin 450mg)

R-Cin 450mg Capsule 10’s belongs to the group of medicines called ‘anti-tuberculosis drugs‘ primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. R-Cin 450mg Capsule 10’s does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. The bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) are highly contagious that spread from one person to another via tiny droplets released into the air (through coughs or sneezes).

A R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s consists of a drug called ‘rifampicin‘ which works by inactivating a bacterial protein enzyme (RNA-polymerase) that allows TB bacteria to grow inside the host cell (human).  R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s acts against the bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Take R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food empty stomach. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, gas and numbness or tingling sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s may raise your liver enzymes like ALT and can cause jaundice if taken for longer duration. So, a regular liver function test (LFT) is recommended while taking treatment with R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s. Maintain a gap of one hour between R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s and antacid medicines. Consult your doctor before taking R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking R-Cin 450mg Capsule 10’s as it passes into breast milk. R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s is not recommended for use in children. R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

Tuberculosis (TB)

R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s contains ‘Rifampicin’ that treats Tuberculosis (TB) by inactivating a bacterial genetic material that allows TB bacteria to make a copy of its protein for further growth inside the host cell (human). R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s is active against gram-positive cocci bacteria like Mycobacteria, Clostridium difficle and gram-negative bacteria like Neisseria meningitides, N. gonorrhoeae and Hemophilus influenzae. R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s is also used as a second-line treatment in the treatment of cholestatic pruritus. It also treats leprosy, severe gram-positive bacterial infections (like osteomyelitis, endocarditis, brain abscess, meningitis and implant infections) in combinations with other antibiotics.

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Take R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food empty stomach. Swallow R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s as a whole; do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, R-Cin 450 Capsule 10’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. some of them include,

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Muscle pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhoea
• Gas
• Numbness or tingling sensation

Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.