Your healthcare provider may ask you to see a TB specialist at one of the four TB Clinics in Toronto.
TB medications are used to treat, prevent and cure TB. People with TB disease will need to take a combination of TB medications for six months or longer. Your healthcare provider will tell you when to stop taking your TB medications. All TB medications are available free through Public Health.
TB medication can be used to treat and cure TB. TB germs are very strong and are hard to get rid of, so it is important to take the medication every day until a healthcare provider tells you that it is okay to stop. It is also important to review the side effects of the medication and know when to call your healthcare provider. All TB medications are free through Public Health.
There are four TB medications used most often to treat TB:
Another medication used to treat TB is Moxifloxacin.
This information is also available in the following languages. To request a copy, email us at targettb@toronto.ca or call 416-338-7600 and ask for the TB program.
If you are a person with TB disease in the lungs or throat, it is important for you to stay at home in isolation. You will be in isolation precautions for a minimum of two weeks depending on how sick you are. You will need to stay at home in isolation until your healthcare provider tells you that you can no longer spread the disease to other people.
Most patients with TB disease participate in a free program called Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
A person with a positive TB skin test or IGRA test can take TB medication to prevent getting active TB disease in the future. All TB medications can be ordered and are free through Public Health.
It is very important for your health care provider to first make sure that you do not already have TB disease before you start taking TB medications.
Most people feel well when taking these TB medications but any medication can make some people feel sick. It is important to review the side effects of the TB medications and know when to call your healthcare provider.
There are two TB medications that are used to treat LTBI:
Children who have active TB disease are usually treated with a combination of TB medications. The medications are available in liquid, pill or capsule form.
There are four TB medications used most often to treat TB:
Another medication used to treat TB is Moxifloxacin.
TB medications are considered very safe, but some medications may have side effects. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if your child has any of these symptoms:
Inform your healthcare provider about other medications your child is taking.
Suggestions about how to help your child take their TB medication is available on our TB Treatment page.
This information is also available in the following languages. To request a copy, email us at targettb@toronto.ca or call416-338-7600 and ask for the TB program.
If your child with TB disease in the lungs or throat, it is important for him/her to stay at home in isolation. Your child will be in isolation precautions for a minimum of two weeks depending on how sick your child is. He/She will need to stay at home in isolation until his/her healthcare provider tells you that he/she can no longer spread the disease to other people.
Most patients with TB disease participate in a free program called Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
Children with LTBI are treated with specific TB medications. The medications are available in liquid, pill or capsule form.
There are two TB medications that are used to treat LTBI:
TB medications are considered very safe, but some medications may have side effects. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if your child has any of these symptoms:
Inform your healthcare provider about other medications your child is taking.
Suggestions about how to help your child take their TB medication is available on our TB in Children page.
Your healthcare provider may ask you to see a TB specialist at one of the four TB Clinics in Toronto.
If you have any questions about the medications, please contact your healthcare provider or Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600.