R-Cinex Suspension

Last Updated: December 15th, 2025

R-Cinex Suspension is a product of Lupin Ltd

Composition: Rifampicin (NA) + Isoniazid (NA)

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All Details About R-Cinex Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about R-Cinex Suspension

Description:

R-Cinex Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection.

R-Cinex Suspension is a prescription medicine and it is to be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken in an empty stomach and take it at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine. The medicine may take some to show its effects on the symptoms. However, it is advised to consult the doctor if you feel an aggravation of the condition or if your condition does not improve.

Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, fever, dark-colored urine, sweating, increased saliva, etc. To cope up with the side effects, you should drink plenty of water. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. Generally, serious side effects are rare. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Tolerants with liver and kidney ailments must take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. During the treatment, you must take adequate rest and eat a healthy diet for a faster recovery. While on the medication, your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.

Uses:

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. R-Cinex Suspension is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Avoid R-Cinex Suspension with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

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 R-Cinex

Nausea
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Vomiting
Low blood platelets
Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
Abdominal pain
Skin rash
Itching
Dizziness
Lethargy
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Eye redness
Irregular menstrual cycle

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with R-Cinex Suspension may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of R-Cinex Suspension 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

R-Cinex Suspension may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
R-Cinex Suspension can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

R-Cinex Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

R-Cinex Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of R-Cinex Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is R-Cinex Suspension?

R-Cinex Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Rifampicin and Isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by tuberculosis bacteria to make essential proteins and reproduce. Isoniazid prevents the tuberculosis causing bacteria from forming their own protective covering. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection.

What is the most important information I should know about the R-Cinex Suspension?

Take the proper course of drug that has been prescribed to you. Do not stop in between even if you begin to feel better. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of damage to your liver during treatment. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.

What is the best time to take R-Cinex Suspension?

Take R-Cinex Suspension exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.

Does R-Cinex Suspension cause change in urine color/turn urine orange?

Affirmative, R-Cinex Suspension can change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful.

Does the use of R-Cinex Suspension make birth control pills ineffective?

Affirmative, R-Cinex Suspension can make birth control pills less effective. So, ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm and spermicide).

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of R-Cinex Suspension?

Retain this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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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