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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

About Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's is a combination of two anti-tuberculosis drugs, namely: Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet 6's kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, gas, and numbness or tingling sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it passes into breast milk. Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

Uses of Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

Tuberculosis.

Medicinal Benefits

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's is a combination of two anti-tuberculosis drugs, namely: Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet 6's kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Directions for Use

Take Akurit Kid Tablet 6's 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food. Swallow Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as a whole; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain 
  • Heartburn 
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gas
  • Numbness 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have jaundice, or if you are taking HIV medicines (saquinavir or ritonavir). Before starting Akurit Kid Tablet 6's, please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, gout, mental health problems, HIV infection, malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, bleeding problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it passes into breast milk. Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may cause dizziness, and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may interact with anti-HIV (saquinavir, ritonavir), pain killer (acetaminophen, hydrocodone), anti-depressant (duloxetine, bupropion), calcium channel blocker (diltiazem), anti-TB (ethambutol, pyrazinamide), and vitamins (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Do not consume alcohol while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as they might cause interaction.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), peripheral neuropathy (numbness and pain in hands and feet), porphyria, haemodialysis, liver toxicity, kidney and liver dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SAQUINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • HYDROCODONE
  • DULOXETINE
  • BUPROPION
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ETHAMBUTOL
  • PYRAZINAMIDE
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL
  • ERGOCALCIFEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough and cold. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
  • Foods rich in vitamin C such as kiwi, broccoli, and bell pepper helps in improving the immune system. 
  • Avoid processed and fried foods.
  • Warm ginger tea or warm soup can help in providing relief from cough.
  • Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer.
  • Quit smoking and avoid alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may affect test results of some blood tests such as tests for folate, vitamin B12, and liver function. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get regular liver tests while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's to check how your liver is functioning.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it could also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious disease which can spread to others through small droplets released into the air by a person suffering from tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or with normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and weight. People who smoke or consume alcohol, people diagnosed with HIV, and immune system problems are more likely at risk of developing active TB.

About Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's is a combination of two anti-tuberculosis drugs, namely: Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet 6's kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, gas, and numbness or tingling sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it passes into breast milk. Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Prescription drug

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

Tuberculosis.

Medicinal Benefits

Akurit Kid Tablet 6's is a combination of two anti-tuberculosis drugs, namely: Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet 6's kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).

Side Effects of Akurit Kid Tablet 6's

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain 
  • Heartburn 
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gas
  • Numbness 

Directions for Use

Take Akurit Kid Tablet 6's 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food. Swallow Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as a whole; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have jaundice, or if you are taking HIV medicines (saquinavir or ritonavir). Before starting Akurit Kid Tablet 6's, please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, gout, mental health problems, HIV infection, malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, bleeding problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it passes into breast milk. Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may cause dizziness, and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- TUBERCULOSIS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SAQUINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • HYDROCODONE
  • DULOXETINE
  • BUPROPION
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ETHAMBUTOL
  • PYRAZINAMIDE
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL
  • ERGOCALCIFEROL

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Pineapple juice might help soothe the symptoms of cough and cold. It also has anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
  • Foods rich in vitamin C such as kiwi, broccoli, and bell pepper helps in improving the immune system. 
  • Avoid processed and fried foods.
  • Warm ginger tea or warm soup can help in providing relief from cough.
  • Avoid foods and drinks containing histamine or tyramine such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer.
  • Quit smoking and avoid alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Akurit Kid Tablet 6's may affect test results of some blood tests such as tests for folate, vitamin B12, and liver function. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get regular liver tests while taking Akurit Kid Tablet 6's to check how your liver is functioning.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it could also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious disease which can spread to others through small droplets released into the air by a person suffering from tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or with normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and weight. People who smoke or consume alcohol, people diagnosed with HIV, and immune system problems are more likely at risk of developing active TB.