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I took tb medicine -ethambutol of defective packing cover, now what should I do, it will work 100? or not? Should I take another or not.
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Please start from new pack.
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If it doesn't expire then it will work.
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The defective package does not mean the drug is ineffective and hence you need not repeat taking it.
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Not easy for me to say usually no acute effect prevent the mistake in future.
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Yes, do not worry it will work.
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