Mycopas Tablet

Mycopas Tablet is used in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB). The detailed uses of Mycopas Tablet are as follows:

• Treatment of Active Tuberculosis (TB): Mycopas Tablet is a first-line antitubercular agent used in combination with other drugs to treat active TB infections in children. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of mycolic acids, essential components of the bacterial cell wall, thereby killing Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI): Mycopas Tablet is used as a monotherapy for children who have been exposed to TB but do not show active symptoms. It helps prevent the progression from latent infection to active disease, especially in high-risk paediatric populations.
• Tuberculous Meningitis: Mycopas Tablet is included in combination regimens for treating TB meningitis in children. It penetrates the cerebrospinal fluid effectively, making it valuable in managing central nervous system TB infections.
• Prophylaxis in High-Risk Children: Mycopas Tablet may be used as a preventive measure for children who are immunocompromised or have been in close contact with TB-positive individuals, reducing the risk of developing active TB.

Mycopas Tablet contains isoniazid, an antibiotic used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Mycopas Tablet prevents bacteria from producing mycolic acids, which are required for the formation of cell walls (protective coating). Additionally, Mycopas Tablet may combine with an enzyme that interferes with bacterial cell metabolism. Bacteria die as a result of the disruption in their metabolism and the lack of a cell wall. As a result, it kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and eliminates the infection. Mycopas Tablet is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis agents to treat all forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

• Mycopas Tablet should be administered at least 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal as directed by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Disperse the tablet in the suggested amount of water and give the mixture to your child using an oral syringe or measuring cup.
• Do not store the mixture for later use.

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

If your child is allergic to Isoniazid, please inform your doctor. If your child feels thirsty all the time and has to go to the toilet often, contact your doctor, as they may have high blood sugar. You are recommended to complete the full course of Mycopas Tablet as prescribed by the doctor even if your child feels better after 2 weeks of using Mycopas Tablet as discontinuing the medicine suddenly may not kill bacteria and there might be a relapse of tuberculosis.