RIMACTANE vs RIMIFON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. RIMACTANE and RIMIFON are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	RIMACTANE	RIMIFON
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$20.59 /30	~$96.88 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RIFAMPIN	ISONIAZID
Manufacturer	Oxford Pharms	Roche
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable, Syrup
Drug class	Rifamycin Antibacterial	Antimycobacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Brucellosis, Haemophilus Infections, Legionnaires' Disease	Tuberculosis

rimactane rimifon

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$20.59 /30

~$96.88 /30

Type

Active ingredient

RIFAMPIN

ISONIAZID

Manufacturer

Oxford Pharms

Roche

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable, Syrup

Drug class

Rifamycin Antibacterial

Antimycobacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Brucellosis, Haemophilus Infections, Legionnaires' Disease

Tuberculosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Rimactane or Rimifon?

Rimactane costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $20.59 vs $96.88 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Rimactane and Rimifon?

Rimactane contains Rifampin, while Rimifon contains Isoniazid — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.