Pill identification — FDA label match
MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN Pill — Rifabutin 150 mg (Red, Capsule)
A red capsule with the imprint MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN matches the FDA label for Rifabutin 150 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | MYCOBUTIN · PHARMACIA · UPJOHN (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Rifabutin |
| Active ingredient(s) | Rifabutin 150 mg |
| Strength | 150 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Colour | Red |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 21 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-4254-0, 70518-3731-0, 70518-3731-1, 70518-3731-2 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Rifabutin is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Rifabutin capsules are indicated for the prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with advanced HIV infection.
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Rifabutin 150 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN?
A red capsule with the imprint MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN matches the FDA label for Rifabutin 150 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the MYCOBUTIN PHARMACIA UPJOHN pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a red capsule, 21 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 25a60937-cbbe-4a50-994f-2ce15203f589 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.