Myambutol
Ethambutol tablets in four strengths from 200mg to 800mg, used in the management of tuberculosis. It blocks building of the mycobacterial cell wall.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ethambutol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200 · 400 · 600 · 800mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Myambutol on your behalf.
- Condition
- Tuberculosis
- Therapeutic class
- Antitubercular Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Ethambutol
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to ethambutol; pre-existing optic neuritis
- Precautions and warnings
- regular eye examinations required; caution in renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- hyperuricaemia
- Serious side effects
- optic neuritis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Lederle
- Onset time
- not applicable
- Duration
- 6–12 months
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Aluminium hydroxide
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unable to perform vision tests.
Patient summary
Ethambutol tablets in four strengths from 200mg to 800mg, used in the management of tuberculosis. It blocks building of the mycobacterial cell wall.
Mechanism of action
Ethambutol inhibits the synthesis of the mycobacterial cell wall by interfering with the incorporation of mycolic acids, specifically acting on the arabinosyl transferase enzyme causing cell death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Myambutol contains ethambutol, a medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is available as a tablet in strengths ranging from 200mg to 800mg. This medication is categorised as an anti-mycobacterial agent and is widely used for the management of specific bacterial infections.
Buying Myambutol online
Note that generic ethambutol, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. For expats and people situated far from major medical centres, this information assists in identifying options for continuity of care. This medicine is best used under a doctor’s care to monitor progress and ensure appropriate usage throughout the treatment period.
Is the Myambutol sold here the branded version?
No. Myambutol is the originator brand name, made by Lederle, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (ethambutol) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Myambutol priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Myambutol comes in 200, 400, 600 and 800mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What does Myambutol treat?
Myambutol contains ethambutol, used for tuberculosis. Ethambutol inhibits the synthesis of the mycobacterial cell wall by interfering with the incorporation of mycolic acids, specifically acting on the arabinosyl transferase enzyme causing cell death.
What are the side effects of Myambutol?
The common side effects of ethambutol are nausea, headache and dizziness. Less common ones include hyperuricaemia. Serious but less common side effects include optic neuritis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Myambutol interact with?
Ethambutol can interact with aluminium hydroxide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Myambutol.
Is Myambutol available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand ethambutol is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Myambutol delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Myambutol is the originator brand name, made by Lederle. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Lederle and do not ship the original Myambutol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ethambutol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.