Practical doses for tuberculosis therapy

Figure 1. Tuberculosis drug preparations available in Australia

isoniazid

100 mg scored tablets
300 mg tablets available via the Special Access Scheme
an oral liquid formulation is not commercially available; for formulation options for children or people with swallowing difficulties, see the Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook [NB1]
500 mg injection available via the Special Access Scheme

rifampicin

150 mg and 300 mg capsules
600 mg tablets
20 mg/mL syrup
600 mg injection

ethambutol

400 mg tablets
100 mg tablets available via the Special Access Scheme
an oral liquid formulation is not commercially available; for formulation options for children or people with swallowing difficulties, see the Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook [NB1]

pyrazinamide

500 mg scored tablets available via the Special Access Scheme
an oral liquid formulation is not commercially available; for formulation options for children or people with swallowing difficulties, see the Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook [NB1]

Note: NB1: The Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook is published by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia [URL].