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Esnocof, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Filariasis, Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa. Esnocof also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Esnocof depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Esnocof can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Esnocof go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Esnocof is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Esnocof has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Esnocof related warnings section.
The section on Esnocof contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Esnocof may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Esnocof is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Esnocof 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
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Is the use of Esnocof safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Esnocof without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Esnocof safe during breastfeeding?
Esnocof has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Esnocof on the Kidneys?
Esnocof rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esnocof on the Liver?
Side effects of Esnocof rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Esnocof on the Heart?
You can take Esnocof without any fear of damage to the heart.
Esnocof should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esnocof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esnocof habit forming or addictive?
Esnocof is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Esnocof
Taking Esnocof with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esnocof
Taking Esnocof with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Doses vary for infection with W.bancrofti and lower dosage are indicated for infections with B.malayi and B.timori. Children under 10 years of age should receive half of the total adult dosage. The treatment should normally start with smaller doses to prevent an immunological reaction. The tablet should be preferably taken after a meal. It is important that you follow the recommendations of your doctor properly.
You must inform your doctor if you have an underlying disorder like loaisis (African eye worm), onchocerciasis (river blindness) or lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) if you have a history of epilepsy or struggle with convulsions sometimes if you are elderly and struggle with a heart or a kidney problem.
Yes, Esnocof may cause an allergic reaction. Call your doctor immediately if you suffer from any kind of an allergic reaction. Also inform your doctor if you are allergic to any food, preservative, dye or an animal.
Esnocof when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).
Animal studies have demonstrated a few heart-related adverse effects of Esnocof, however, there is a dearth of data in human beings. Thus, it is not yet clear if Esnocof has any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you experience unusual signs related to the heart with the intake of Esnocof, please call your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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