Can Forecox Be Taken For Tuberculosis?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

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Question : What type of tb is cured by forecox?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Forecox is combination of first line anti tubercular drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Forecox is having first line anti tubercular drugs, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, rifampicin and ethambutol.
Tuberculosis can affect almost all parts of the body.
And forecox I effective in all forms of TB like Pulmonary, extra pulmonary (lymphnode, Brain, spine, pleural effusion, abdomen etc).
So please let me
1. In which organ, you are having tb?
2. Can you please send me image of doctor's prescription?
All these will help in guiding you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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