Pediatric FDC: Continuation Phase
Improved medicines for children with drug-sensitive TB means tablets in the correct fixed dose combinations of the commonly used anti-TB drugs.The combination of rifampicin + Isoniazid is used for the final four months of TB treatment, sometimes called the "continuation phase." These products offer significant advantages over previous drugs including:
- Fixed dose combinations in the correct, WHO-recommended dose – no need for crushing or chopping
- Quickly dispersible in liquid - easy for parents to give and for children of all ages to take
- Palatable fruit flavors
- Expected to improve treatment adherence and outcomes