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Medicines rifabutinQuestion & answer

rifabutin · Medicine question

Why does rifabutin turn urine orange?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Rifabutin and its pigments can colour urine, sweat, tears and other secretions red-orange. This is expected and is not usually harmful.

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