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Medicines ethambutol hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

ethambutol hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can ethambutol hydrochloride be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Food does not significantly impair its absorption.

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Ethambutol hydrochloride 400mg Film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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