Rifampicin is an antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections. It is particularly effective against bacteria that cause serious diseases. It is commonly used to treat several conditions, including tuberculosis as part of a combined treatment protocol, prevention and treatment of leprosy, prevention of bacterial infections that may result from exposure to pathogens such as the bacteria that cause meningitis, and
Rifampicin to treat staphylococcal infections when used with other antibiotics.