TB Treatment Reminders: Staying on Track for Months

Why is it hard to stay on TB treatment?

Because treatment usually lasts many months, and most people feel better long before it ends. Tuberculosis treatment commonly runs for six months or longer, with several medicines taken together, and the course is designed to be completed as prescribed. Stopping early or missing doses can let the infection come back and can contribute to drug resistance.

Months is a long time to stay consistent. Side effects, work, travel, and the simple fact that you feel fine all get in the way. India's TB programme puts a lot of effort into support for exactly this reason. mydawAI adds a simple daily reminder on the phone you already use. Always follow your doctor and treatment supporter.

How do I set TB medicine reminders on WhatsApp?

In mydawAI, add your TB medicines once, and a WhatsApp reminder with a Taken button arrives every day at your chosen time.

1. Sign up free at app.mydawai.in.
2. Snap a photo of the prescription or treatment card, send a voice note in English or Hindi, or type the medicines.
3. mydawAI reads the list and asks about anything missing, such as the time.
4. Review and save.
5. Tap Taken every day after your dose.

How does mydawAI help over six months or more?

It makes the dose a daily habit and gives you a record you can look back on. Each Taken tap builds a history, and you can ask Chintu, the mydawAI koala, on WhatsApp, "How many days have I taken my TB medicines this month?"

When your doctor changes the plan between phases of treatment, update it in the app or ask Chintu. Chintu shows the change and waits for you to tap Confirm. It never changes or stops a medicine on its own.

Can a family member make sure I do not miss doses?

Yes. In mydawAI's Care Circle, a family member can hold the account and you get reminders on your own WhatsApp after you agree. With missed-dose escalation on, if you do not tap Taken, mydawAI reminds you again and then alerts them.

This is a gentle safety net, not surveillance. Many people find it helpful to have someone who notices. Each person picks English or Hindi. Read about missed-dose alerts.

What if I miss a TB dose?

Tell your doctor or treatment supporter, and follow their advice. Do not take extra to catch up unless they tell you to. TB treatment is closely managed and they will guide you.

If you have side effects that worry you, such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, severe stomach pain, a rash or vision changes, contact your doctor promptly. In an emergency, call 112. Chintu does not give treatment advice.

Is my TB information private on mydawAI?

Yes. Your medicine names, notes and uploaded prescriptions are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and mydawAI is hosted on AWS in Mumbai. Uploaded files are encrypted before they are stored. mydawAI does not sell your data or use it for ads.

Reminders arrive in your own WhatsApp chat, and family members only see what you share with them through Care Circle. Read more about keeping prescriptions private.

How do I make sure I never run out?

Use stock tracking, so the count drops with each Taken, and know where your next supply comes from. Many people in India get TB medicines through government facilities, while others buy them from a pharmacy. If you buy from a local pharmacy, mydawAI's auto-refill asks you on WhatsApp first, and only after you tap Yes sends the order to your own pharmacy on their WhatsApp.

Tips for staying on TB treatment

• Take your medicines at the same time every day, linked to a daily routine.
• Tap Taken right away so your record stays honest.
• Keep your next appointment date in mind and bring any questions.
• Carry enough medicines when you travel. See medicines while travelling.
• Let a trusted family member support you through Care Circle.

Stay on track with TB treatment using mydawAI

Six months is a long road, but it is walked one day at a time. mydawAI gives you a reminder every day on WhatsApp, a record of each dose, and support from family if you want it. Free during beta, no card needed. Sign up free.