Product introduction

Eltocin Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps resolve the symptoms and clear the infection.

Eltocin Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are generally temporary and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Eltocin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Eltocin Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Eltocin Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Eltocin 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 Eltocin

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite

How to use Eltocin 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. Eltocin Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Eltocin Tablet works

Eltocin Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the production of key proteins that bacteria need to perform essential tasks. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eltocin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Eltocin Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Eltocin Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Eltocin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Eltocin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Eltocin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

What if you forget to take Eltocin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Eltocin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.