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My brother has completed 2 months already with tb medication and now doctor has prescribed him with r cinex 600/300 mg and combutol 1200 mg for next 4 months. I think combutol should have been stopped. Do you think it is right prescription for him?
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As per rntcp, the continuation phase consist of three drugs hre. I think you have got your answer.
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Right.
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As per current guidelines its correct.
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Hi lybrate-user ji. It is recommended to continue combutol also in continuation phase regimen for next 4 months. Please follow your doctor's prescription.
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