Leaflet ETAMBUTOL ATB 250mg film-coated tablets

Indicated for: tuberculosis

Route of administration: oral

Substance: ethambutol (anti-tuberculosis agent)

ATC: J04AK02 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Drugs for treatment of tuberculosis | Other drugs for treatment of tuberculosis)

Precautions:
Major drug interactions
Major drug interactions

This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.

Requires periodic laboratory tests
Requires periodic laboratory tests

Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.

Pregnancy warning
Pregnancy warning

Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.

Vision disturbances
Vision disturbances

This medicine may cause vision disturbances.

Ethambutol is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, usually in combination with other antituberculous drugs. It works by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, helping to control and eradicate the infection.

Ethambutol is administered orally as tablets, according to the specialist doctor's instructions. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to prevent relapse or the development of bacterial resistance.

Side effects may include visual disturbances (decreased visual acuity, color changes), nausea, vomiting, or allergic reactions. Ophthalmological monitoring is recommended during treatment, as some reactions can be reversible if detected early.

Ethambutol is an essential component of tuberculosis treatment, but its use requires careful medical supervision to manage possible side effects, especially those affecting vision.

General data about ETAMBUTOL ATB 250mg

  • Substance: ethambutol
  • Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
  • Product code: W42943002
  • Concentration: 250mg
  • Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
  • Quantity: 1500
  • Product type: Generic medicine
  • Price: 510.98 RON
  • Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.

Marketing authorisation

  • Manufacturer: ANTIBIOTICE SA - ROMANIA
  • Holder: ANTIBIOTICE SA - ROMANIA
  • Number: 7401/2015/02
  • Shelf life: 3 years

Pharmaceutical forms available for ethambutol

Concentrations available for ethambutol

  • 100mg/ml
  • 250mg
  • 400mg

Compensation lists for ETAMBUTOL ATB 250mg Antibiotice

NHP 1.A (C2) - People with HIV/AIDS and post-exposure treatment

Price

Copayment

Patient

510.98 RON

510.98 RON

0.00 RON

NHP 1.B (C2) - Tuberculosis

Price

Copayment

Patient

510.98 RON

510.98 RON

0.00 RON