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Eptico D is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. The alternative uses of Eptico D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Eptico D 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Eptico D are Eye Burning, Eye irritation. These side effects of Eptico D are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eptico D is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Eptico D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Eptico D since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Eptico D contraindications section.
Besides this, Eptico D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eptico D is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Eptico D is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Eptico D safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Eptico D for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Eptico D safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Eptico D in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Eptico D is unavailable.
What is the effect of Eptico D on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Eptico D on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Eptico D on the Liver?
Side effects of Eptico D on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Eptico D on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Eptico D on the heart, information on safety of Eptico D for the heart is unavailable.
Eptico 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 Eptico D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eptico D habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Eptico D has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Eptico D you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Eptico D only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eptico D is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eptico D
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eptico D together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eptico D
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eptico D with alcohol will be.
No, Eptico D does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Eptico D.
Yes, Eptico D has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Rarely, Eptico D 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.
No, Eptico D does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Eptico D. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Eptico D may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Eptico D must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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