General Health

Trecator-SC (ethionamide)

Trecator-SC is used for treating tuberculosis (TB) infections in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Use Ethionamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ethionamide may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Ethionamide should be taken in combination with other medicines.
If you miss a dose of Ethionamide and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ethionamide is an antibacterial agent. It works by inhibiting or stopping the growth of TB cells, which results in cell death.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

Do NOT use Ethionamide if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ethionamide
• you have severe liver disease

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetes, liver problems, or vision problems