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Ecnacare Ointment is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Ecnacare Ointment also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ecnacare Ointment depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
While these are the most often observed Ecnacare Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ecnacare Ointment go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ecnacare Ointment's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ecnacare Ointment has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ecnacare Ointment related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ecnacare Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ecnacare Ointment with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ecnacare Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ecnacare Ointment 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.
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Is the use of Ecnacare Ointment 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 Ointment 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 Ointment on the Kidneys?
Ecnacare rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ecnacare Ointment on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ecnacare on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ecnacare Ointment 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 Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ecnacare Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Ecnacare Ointment 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 Ointment since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ecnacare Ointment is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ecnacare Ointment in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ecnacare Ointment
It is safe to take Ecnacare Ointment with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ecnacare Ointment
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ecnacare Ointment 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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