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Medicines rifabutinQuestion & answer

rifabutin · Medicine question

Can rifabutin be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. The capsule may be taken with or without food.

Sources for this answer

Mycobutin 150 mg capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 21

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