Etcon 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Etcon 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Etcon 200mg Tablet is used in treating various fungus infections
Etcon 200mg Tablet is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Etcon Tablet
Benefits of Etcon Tablet
In Treatment of Fungal infections
Etcon 200mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.
Side effects of Etcon Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Etcon
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
How to use Etcon Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etcon 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Etcon Tablet works
Etcon 200mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Etcon 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etcon 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etcon 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Etcon 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Etcon 200mg Tablet can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Etcon 200mg Tablet can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Etcon 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etcon 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Etcon 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
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Quick tips
- Etcon 200mg Tablet helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Etcon 200mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Etcon 200mg Tablet used for?
Etcon 200mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Blastomyces.
For how long do I need to take Etcon 200mg Tablet?
The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Etcon 200mg Tablet for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.
I am taking Etcon 200mg Tablet for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Etcon 200mg Tablet without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.
Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?
Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Etcon 200mg Tablet may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Etcon 200mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor immediately.
Can I take antacid and Etcon 200mg Tablet together?
Etcon 200mg Tablet can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Etcon 200mg Tablet. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Etcon 200mg Tablet capsules with a drink of cola.
What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Etcon 200mg Tablet?
Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Etcon 200mg Tablet has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Etcon 200mg Tablet should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Etcon 200mg Tablet to avoid drug resistance.
I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Etcon 200mg Tablet now?
Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Etcon 200mg Tablet together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Etcon 200mg Tablet, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.
My doctor prescribed Etcon 200mg Tablet to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?
Your doctor did not prescribe Etcon 200mg Tablet to your friend because Etcon 200mg Tablet interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.
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