The average cost for 60 tablets of 400mg of Ethambutol is $22.12 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 75.05% off the average retail price of $88.64.
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Typical dosage for Ethambutol
The dose will depend on your body weight.
- First-time treatment of TB: The typical dose is 15 mg/kg (equal to about 7 mg/lb) by mouth once every 24 hours.
- Repeat treatment of TB: The typical dose is 25 mg/kg (equal to about 11 mg/lb) by mouth once every 24 hours for 60 days. After 60 days, your dose will be lowered to 15 mg/kg (equal to about 7 mg/lb) once every 24 hours.
Follow your prescriber's instructions on how often to take Ethambutol each week and how long your treatment is. This can depend on your specific treatment plan.
Your dose might also differ if you have kidney problems.
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Allison Gourley, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.
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