ETIBI 100 MG
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : 100 MG · DIN 00247960 · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is ETIBI?
ETIBI 100 MG contains ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : 100 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 00247960, held by BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC., supplied as TABLET for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 10-Jul-2019. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is ETIBI used for?
In combination with other antituberculosis medications for the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, including tuberculous meningitis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 00247960 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ETIBI |
| Generic / active ingredient | ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : 100 MG |
| Manufacturer | BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC. |
| Strength | 100 MG |
| Dosage form | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | J04AK02 ETHAMBUTOL |
| AHFS class | 08:16.04 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 10-Jul-2019 |
| Original market date | 1972-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
Adults/Adolescents (≥13): 15-25 mg/kg once daily depending on treatment history. Can be 50 mg/kg twice weekly or 25-30 mg/kg three times weekly in combination regimens. Administer as single dose.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Store in well-closed containers at room temperature (15 – 30º C). Protect from light, moisture, and excessive heat.
How is it supplied?
Bottles of 100 tablets.
Contraindications
Patients with optic neuritis (unless clinically necessary) and patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Warnings and precautions
Serious risk of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) like SJS, TEN, and DRESS. Risk of irreversible or reversible optic neuritis; visual testing required before and during therapy.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code J04AK02 ETHAMBUTOL. 2 of 5 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETIBI | 400 MG | TABLET | BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 00247979 |
| MYAMBUTOL TAB 100MG | 100 MG | TABLET | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00127957 |
| MYAMBUTOL TAB 400MG | 400 MG | TABLET | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00127965 |
| MYAMBUTOL TABLETS - 400 MG | 400 MG | TABLET | WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02170078 |
Who else supplies ETHAMBUTOL worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. ETHAMBUTOL appears in 37 registered pack listings across 7 markets, published on 6 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.