# Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 12 anti-tuberculosis products across the 2 medicines in this guide, 8 of them with active registrations, from 8 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/anti-tuberculosis/
- Drug guides in this category: 2
- Last updated: February 2026

TB remains stubbornly common in Nigeria — the country carries one of the world's largest burdens — and its treatment is a marathon: six months minimum of combination therapy built on rifampicin and isoniazid, taken daily, supervised through DOTS clinics where treatment is free. The medicines work; the challenge is that patients feel better in month two of a six-month course.

Stopping early is the single most dangerous decision in this category. It breeds multidrug-resistant TB, which turns a free six-month cure into a brutal two-year regimen. Rifampicin turning urine and tears orange is harmless and expected; yellowing eyes are not, and deserve an immediate clinic visit. A cough that has lasted more than two weeks, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss should end in a free TB test, not a pharmacy guess.

## Anti-tuberculosis drug prices in Nigeria (February 2026)

Prices for anti-tuberculosis medicines in Nigeria vary by drug, brand, and pack size — see each medicine's page for its current price guide.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Isoniazid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/isoniazid/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Rifampicin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rifampicin/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest February 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All anti-tuberculosis drug guides

- Isoniazid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/isoniazid/): Isonicotinic acid hydrazide; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Rifampicin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rifampicin/): Rifamycin antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each anti-tuberculosis medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Isoniazid brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/isoniazid/brands/): 12 registrations
- Rifampicin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rifampicin/brands/): 5 registrations

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- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

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- Anti-HIV/ARVs (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/anti-hiv-arvs/)
- Antibiotics (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antibiotics/)

## FAQs

### What anti-tuberculosis medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of February 2026, Ogbogwu covers 2 anti-tuberculosis medicines sold in Nigeria: Isoniazid, Rifampicin. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do anti-tuberculosis drugs cost in Nigeria?

Prices for anti-tuberculosis medicines in Nigeria vary by drug, brand, and pack size — see each medicine's page for its current price guide.

### How many anti-tuberculosis products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 12 anti-tuberculosis products matched to the medicines on this page, from 8 manufacturers — 8 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/