Ecox 1000 Tablet
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ethambutol (1000mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ecox 1000 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ecox 1000 Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
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. Ecox 1000 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time..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. Ecox 1000 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time..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. Ecox 1000 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Ecox 1000 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis..Ecox 1000 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
Ecox 1000 Tablet is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs. It has to be taken for several months in order for it to work properly (usually 6 months). It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly. It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly. It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Frequently asked questions
My child vomited after taking Ecox 1000 Tablet. What should be done?
If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking Ecox 1000 Tablet, administer the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking Ecox 1000 Tablet, no repeat dose is necessary. In case of repeated vomiting after administering Ecox 1000 Tablet, consult your doctor.
For how long does Ecox 1000 Tablet stay in your system?
Ecox 1000 Tablet remains in the body for approximately 24 hours. The duration may vary between individuals and might differ in patients with kidney problems.
Will Ecox 1000 Tablet work if I have developed tuberculosis for the second time?
Yes, it will work if you have been successfully treated for tuberculosis and are cured from the first instance. Consult your doctor for any doubts regarding this.
Is it necessary to take so many TB drugs simultaneously? Is there no single medicine which can provide a cure for tuberculosis?
Yes, taking all prescribed TB drugs together as per the recommended duration is crucial for effective treatment. Single-drug therapy is not used in treating tuberculosis because it could increase the risk of developing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, a challenging form to treat.
What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to Ecox 1000 Tablet?
Occasionally, bacteria evolve in the body and resist medication. This results in the medicine losing its effectiveness. This phenomenon is called drug resistance. Drug resistance is uncommon when using Ecox 1000 Tablet along with other TB drugs.
Can Ecox 1000 Tablet treatment be taken for more than two months?
Yes, Ecox 1000 Tablet can be continued beyond two months. This depends on your individual condition and as per the doctor’s advice. If after two months of treatment, investigations show that the TB bacteria remain active, you might require another month of treatment with Ecox 1000 Tablet. For patients resistant to other TB drugs, a longer duration of treatment may be necessary.
What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking Ecox 1000 Tablet?
If you experience any of the following symptoms during medication, consult your doctor immediately: vision problems like blurred vision or color blindness, kidney problems such as decreased urine output and swelling in legs and feet. You may also develop liver issues such as nausea, vomiting, and a yellowing of the skin and eyes.
