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Are There Any Side Effects Of Montex Kid For Tb In A Child?
my daughter 3 1/2 years is PPD positive , ESR 30 ,rest x ray of lungs & sinus ok, no fever etc only prolonged cough- but doctor asked us to give montex kid ( rimphaicin + isonzaid) for 6 months, some doctors are telling not to give as child very active , no weight loss and no other symptoms- confued to give TB dose for 6 months ,what are side effecs of it?
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Hi,
Based on the lab test results given she seems to be suffering from tuberculosis for which her doctor has advised the Montex.
Montonex Kid tablet contains isoniazid, rifampicin and vitamin B6 as active ingredients. It is commonly used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
Generally, it is well tolerated by most of the children however it may cause stomach upset, weakness, liver injury, flu-like symptoms, harmless orange discoloration of the urine, saliva or sputum.
You can start giving the treatment as it effectively eradicates the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Based on the lab test results given she seems to be suffering from tuberculosis for which her doctor has advised the Montex.
Montonex Kid tablet contains isoniazid, rifampicin and vitamin B6 as active ingredients. It is commonly used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
Generally, it is well tolerated by most of the children however it may cause stomach upset, weakness, liver injury, flu-like symptoms, harmless orange discoloration of the urine, saliva or sputum.
You can start giving the treatment as it effectively eradicates the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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