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Ecsopan D is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Ecsopan D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Ecsopan D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ecsopan D include Headache, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ecsopan D as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ecsopan D go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ecsopan D's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ecsopan D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ecsopan D is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Ecsopan D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ecsopan D is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ecsopan D 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ecsopan D safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ecsopan D. If you are pregnant, do not take Ecsopan D without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ecsopan D safe during breastfeeding?
Ecsopan D may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ecsopan D on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Ecsopan D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ecsopan D on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Ecsopan D. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ecsopan D on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ecsopan D on the heart have been reported.
Ecsopan D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ecsopan D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ecsopan D habit forming or addictive?
Ecsopan D does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ecsopan D you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ecsopan D only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ecsopan D cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ecsopan D
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ecsopan D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ecsopan D
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ecsopan D and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Ecsopan D as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Ecsopan D can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Ecsopan D contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
No, Ecsopan D should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Ecsopan D is a brand name for domperidone. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as antiemetics (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It is mainly used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach fullness. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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