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Ethambutol is used for:

Treating tuberculosis (TB) infections of the lung along with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ethambutol is an antibacterial agent. It works by stopping the growth of TB cells, which results in cell death.

Do NOT use Ethambutol if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ethambutol
• you have inflammation of the optic nerve (optic neuritis), you cannot determine if you are having vision changes, or you are unable to report vision changes to your doctor or health care provider

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ethambutol :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ethambutol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have gouty arthritis or are having a gout attack
• if you have cataracts, recurrent eye inflammation, or eye problems caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy)
• if you have kidney or liver problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ethambutol . However, no specific interactions with Ethambutol are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ethambutol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ethambutol :

Use Ethambutol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Ethambutol with or without food at the same time each day.
• Do not take antacids containing aluminum hydroxide for at least 4 hours after taking Ethambutol .
• If you miss a dose of Ethambutol , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ethambutol .

Important safety information:

• Ethambutol may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ethambutol . Using Ethambutol alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• It is important to use Ethambutol for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Ethambutol and increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Ethambutol and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Ethambutol is effective only against certain types of bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Long-term or repeated use of Ethambutol may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• LAB TESTS, including liver and kidney function tests, complete blood cell counts, and vision tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Ethambutol should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 13 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ethambutol during pregnancy. Ethambutol is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Ethambutol , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Ethambutol :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Appetite loss; disorientation; dizziness; general body discomfort; headache; nausea; stomach upset or pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain or tightness; confusion; dark urine; easy bruising or bleeding; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; joint pain, swelling, or severe tenderness; lower back pain; numbness or tingling of the hands, legs, or feet; severe stomach pain; swollen glands in the neck or armpit; vision loss or other vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Ethambutol at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ethambutol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ethambutol , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Ethambutol is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ethambutol . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.