Adult

Ethambutol

General Information

Restricted formulary antimicrobial: For details see OUH netFormulary

For all information regarding contra-indications, interactions, contraception, pregnancy and breastfeeding and additional information, see BNF and Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).

Standard dose

See Ethambutol - TB DRUG MONOGRAPHS

Renal and hepatic impairment

Renal impairment

Discuss with pharmacy or Micro/ID

 

Hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment required.

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

See Ethambutol - TB DRUG MONOGRAPHS

References

  1. Brown and Burk UK Ltd. Ethambutol 100mg film-coated tablets summary of product characteristics. Electronic medicines compendium. Last revision of the text 11/6/25. Accessed via www.medicines.org.uk Accessed 30/9/26
  2. British National Formulary. Ethambutol BNF online accessed via www.medicinescomplete.com  Accessed 30/9/26.
  3. Sanford guide [online]. Ethambutol. Last updated 9/7/26. Accessed via https://webedition.sanfordguide.com Accessed 30/9/26

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30 Sept 2026

Next review date: 28 Sept 2029

Author(s): AMST.