Rifabutin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mycobutin
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that your doctor check your progress at
regular visits
.
Rifabutin will cause your urine, stool, saliva, skin, sputum, sweat, and
tears to turn reddish-orange to reddish-brown. This is to be expected while
you are taking this medicine. This effect may cause soft contact lenses to
become permanently discolored. Standard cleaning solutions may not take out
all the discoloration. Therefore, it is best not to wear
soft contact lenses while taking this medicine
. Hard contact lenses
are not discolored by rifabutin. If you have any questions about this, check
with your doctor.
Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick.
Your medical doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your
teeth and gums. Check with your medical doctor before having any dental work
done.
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