Are forecox and rhe-fd have the same usage? As my doctor prescribed forecox before but now he changed it to rhe-fd. Can I still continue taking forecox. As I still have those medicines for a month left.

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Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician7yrs exp

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Forecox tablet is a combination of medicines that is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills as well as stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Rhe-fd tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

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Dr. Manoj KinkarPulmonologistyrs exp

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No, they are different medicines. As you perhaps had completed your 2 months of intensive phase, your physician has switched to rhefd for the rest of your period of treatment. Have a speedy recovery.

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