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Lymph nodes tb
My mother suffering from lymph nodes tb before I start treatment I visited 2 private hospital.
One doctor prescribed me akurit 4 two tablets per day
And another AKT 4.
MY mother's weight is 63. according to WHO
The TB tablets are taken by weight category.
When I cross check AKT 4 Dosage is fit for my mother but Akurit 4 is low dosage.
I am confused which one is better please suggest or I go for DOTS In government hospital.
Please suggest which is better DOTS or private please suggest
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Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Now a days Akurit 4 is the standard medicines suggested by govt. But for her weight she needs four tablets a day daily for two months from the starting date of medicines. And follow up with pulmonologist on completion of two months without fail.
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