Anti-tuberculosis, in combination with other antituberculosis medications
Administration & Dosage
PO, Adult and pediatric> 13 yrs Anti-tuberculosis, in combination with other antituberculosis medications:15-25 mg/kg QD; or 50 mg /kg, up to 2.5 g, 2 times/wk; or 25-30 mg/kg, up to 2.5 g, 3 times/wk Max. 2.5 g/d
Contraindication
hypersensitivity to ethambutol products;patients with known optic neuritis, unless clinical judgment determines that it may be used;
patients unable to appreciate and report visual side effects or changes in vision.