Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Eldec should be given by a nurse or a doctor. Eldec is available in the form of an injection and it is injected deep into the muscle tissue of buttocks, upper legs or upper arms. The dose of the injection is decided by the doctor as per the condition of the patient.

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Eldec may cause acne. For treating acne, one must talk to a doctor. There are many over the counter creams available for treating acne such as topical antibiotics, creams containing ingredients like retinoids, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, isotretinoin, etc. There are many herbal creams also available which contain ingredients like fuller's earth, aloe vera, etc. However, it is best to see a doctor who is likely to prescribe a cream as per the skin type and severity of one's acne. Acne can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, low fat and high protein diet, by treating hormonal issues and staying stress-free.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Low levels of testosterone represent a condition in males known as hypogonadism. Eldec might be helpful in hypogonadism as testosterone replacement therapy because it is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring testosterone which works in almost similarly to natural testosterone in the body. 

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue Eldec on your own. Discontinuation might lead to disease relapse and other side effects. Continue taking Eldec for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. 

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Eldec is the brand name for nandrolone. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anabolic steroids. It is available in the form of an injection. It is used in burns, surgery, anemias, and trauma. It is also used in osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.