Answer
Irregular treatment can leave tuberculosis inadequately treated, promote resistance and increase adverse-reaction risk when rifampicin is restarted. Contact the TB team before changing treatment.
Sources for this answer
- Rifinah 300mg/150mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.