Ecocon 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Connote Healthcare
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ecocon 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ecocon 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.
Directions for Use
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. Ecocon 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ecocon 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Ecocon 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Ecocon 250mg Tablet be safely used in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Ecocon 250mg Tablet is not recommended for oral intake in patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a liver function test to check whether the liver is functioning effectively. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or cirrhosis, as this medication gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity.
Does Ecocon 250mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Ecocon 250mg Tablet. There are rare reports of people developing serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions with Ecocon 250mg Tablet. If you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.
Is Ecocon 250mg Tablet effective?
Ecocon 250mg Tablet is effective as an anti-fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition, as stopping too early may allow the fungus to continue growing and the infection to return or worsen.
How long do I need to take Ecocon 250mg Tablet?
The usual duration of treatment for Tinea pedis (fungal infection in the foot), Tinea corporis (ringworms), and Tinea cruris (fungal infection in the groin) is about 2 to 4 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration may vary from 6 to 12 weeks, with fingernail infections taking around 6 weeks and toenail infections taking up to 12 weeks. The exact duration is decided by your doctor depending on the type of infection, site of infection, and patient's response.
Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Ecocon 250mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Ecocon 250mg Tablet. This medication decreases the rate of caffeine metabolism by 19%, increasing caffeine levels in the blood, which may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.
