What is Myambutol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Take this medicine on a regular schedule. Keep taking it even if you are feeling better. Your doctor will tell you when you can stop taking it.

Ethambutol can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

Take this medicine on a regular schedule. Keep taking it even if you are feeling better. Your doctor will tell you when you can stop taking it.

Ethambutol can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.

You should not use two doses at the same time.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ethambutol or if you have damaged eye nerves (optic neuritis).

Wheezing or trouble breathing

Hives

This medicine may cause blurred vision. If it does, avoid driving or using dangerous machinery.

Check with your doctor before taking ethambutol if you have gout, kidney disease, or liver disease.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Skin rash

Joint pain

Fever or chills

Numbness, pain, or tingling in hands or feet

This medicine may cause blurred vision. If it does, avoid driving or using dangerous machinery.

Check with your doctor before taking ethambutol if you have gout, kidney disease, or liver disease.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.