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Ecnacare Gel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Ecnacare Gel have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ecnacare Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ecnacare Gel as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ecnacare Gel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ecnacare Gel is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ecnacare Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ecnacare Gel related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ecnacare Gel contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ecnacare Gel with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ecnacare Gel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ecnacare Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ecnacare Gel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ecnacare. If you are pregnant, do not take Ecnacare without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ecnacare Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Ecnacare may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ecnacare, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ecnacare.
What is the effect of Ecnacare Gel on the Kidneys?
Ecnacare rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ecnacare Gel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ecnacare on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ecnacare Gel on the Heart?
Ecnacare is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ecnacare Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ecnacare Gel habit forming or addictive?
Ecnacare Gel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ecnacare Gel since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ecnacare Gel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ecnacare Gel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ecnacare Gel
It is safe to take Ecnacare Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ecnacare Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ecnacare Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Ecnacare is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Ecnacare is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
No, Ecnacare does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Ecnacare is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Ecnacare can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, a topical preparation of Ecnacare may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.
No, Ecnacare does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756-757
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330
