Mycotuf 250mg Tablet

Last Updated: April 9th, 2026

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is a product of Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Ethionamide (250mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mycotuf 250mg Tablet

Description:

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose, as it may increase the side effects.

Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better.

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses:

Tuberculosis (TB)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Mycotuf

Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Gastric irritation
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Weakness
Depression
Sleepiness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Mycotuf 250mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Mycotuf 250mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness or a headache, that can impair your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Mycotuf 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Employ of Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Mycotuf 250mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Mycotuf 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used as a second-line medicine in combination with other anti-tuberculosis medicines for the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Why is Mycotuf 250mg Tablet called a second line drug?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a difficult infection to treat and when it is detected for the first time, first-line drugs are used. Generally, the appropriate use of first-line drugs (e.g. isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and streptomycin) can effectively cure TB. But, if the patient does not respond to first-line medicines, then second-line medicines (e.g. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet, kanamycin, ciprofloxacin, etc.) are used. Second-line medicines have more side effects and are the second choice in terms of effectiveness.

Are there any precautions that I should take while taking Mycotuf 250mg Tablet so that I respond to the treatment?

It is very important that you take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe at least two more medicines to be taken with Mycotuf 250mg Tablet. Take all the prescribed medicines as per the instructions and do not miss or stop the treatment on your own. Missing doses and stopping the treatment without consulting the doctor are the major causes of treatment failure and drug resistance (not responding to the medication).

For how long do I need to take Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?

Your doctor will decide the duration of your treatment depending upon your response to the treatment. The doctor will observe your maximum improvement by evaluating you clinically as well as your blood tests.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done regularly?

The blood tests are done to check if your liver is functioning properly or not, since Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may affect your liver. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet can also alter your blood glucose levels and thyroid hormone levels. Therefore, monitoring is required.

What are the symptoms which are suggestive of liver toxicity caused by Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?

If you develop symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eye white), dark urine, discolored stools, pain and tenderness in the upper right abdomen, inform your doctor immediately. These could be the signs of liver toxicity.

Is it necessary to take pyridoxine with Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 that helps to prevent nerve damage, which may occur with the use of Mycotuf 250mg Tablet. The symptoms of nerve damage are numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet.

My friend is taking Mycotuf 250mg Tablet and other medicines for TB. I have noticed that sometimes she acts very aggressively. Is it because of the disease or the treatment?

These changes could be due to Mycotuf 250mg Tablet or other medicines that she is taking for TB. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may cause depression, confusion, aggression, abnormal thinking, and even hallucinations. You should speak to her family or doctor and help her out.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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