In the method of administering rifampicin to a human subject, the improvement wherein a prolongation composition is also administered, said prolongation composition comprising:Pectin0.94gPotassium bitartrate0.48gTannic acid0.8gL-Tyrosine0.21gRiboflavin2 ml 10% solution of 15% Ethyl AlcoholHexanoic Acid (Caproic acid)0.06mlEthyl Alcohol15% Ethyl Alcohol to make 100 ml