Ecnacare Gel: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ecnacare Information

Ecnacare is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel, Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Ecnacare has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ecnacare. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ecnacare as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ecnacare are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ecnacare is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ecnacare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ecnacare contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Ecnacare have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Ecnacare, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Ecnacare Benefits & Uses
Ecnacare Dosage & How to Take
Ecnacare Side Effects
Ecnacare Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ecnacare with Other Drugs
Ecnacare Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ecnacare
Ecnacare Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ecnacare Benefits & Uses

Ecnacare is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Ecnacare 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: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ecnacare Related Warnings

Is the use of Ecnacare safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Ecnacare safe during breastfeeding?

Ecnacare may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ecnacare, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ecnacare.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ecnacare on the Kidneys?

Ecnacare rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ecnacare on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ecnacare on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ecnacare on the Heart?

Ecnacare is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ecnacare with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ecnacare Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Ecnacare

Is this Ecnacare habit forming or addictive?

Ecnacare does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ecnacare since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ecnacare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Ecnacare in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ecnacare Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ecnacare

It is safe to take Ecnacare with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ecnacare

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ecnacare and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ecnacare

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ecnacare?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ecnacare is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Ecnacare is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).

Question about 5 years ago

Can Ecnacare cause hair loss?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Ecnacare does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Ecnacare is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Ecnacare treat strep?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ecnacare can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Ecnacare cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Ecnacare may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Ecnacare contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Ecnacare does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.