Elphenicol : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Elphenicol Benefits & Uses

Elphenicol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Ear Infection
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Meningitis
Salmonella
Psittacosis
Eye Infections
Eye Allergies
Uveitis

Elphenicol Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Elphenicol Related Warnings

Is the use of Elphenicol safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Elphenicol . If you are pregnant, do not take Elphenicol without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Elphenicol safe during breastfeeding?

Elphenicol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Elphenicol on the Kidneys?

Elphenicol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Elphenicol on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Elphenicol . If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Elphenicol only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Elphenicol on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Elphenicol . If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Elphenicol with Other Drugs

Elphenicol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Elphenicol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elphenicol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Elphenicol

Is this Elphenicol habit forming or addictive?

Elphenicol is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Elphenicol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Elphenicol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Elphenicol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Elphenicol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elphenicol

When consumed with certain foods, Elphenicol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Elphenicol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Elphenicol .

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Elphenicol

Question about 5 years ago

Does Elphenicol cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Elphenicol does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Elphenicol .

Question over 5 years ago

Can Elphenicol cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Elphenicol causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Elphenicol cover enterococcus?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Elphenicol does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Elphenicol . However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Elphenicol helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Elphenicol is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Elphenicol cause headache?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Elphenicol can cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.