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Ecol 500mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Ecol 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
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Product introduction

Ecol 500mg Capsule may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.

Uses of Ecol Capsule

Benefits of Ecol Capsule

Bacterial infections
Ecol 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Ecol Capsule

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 Ecol
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Taste change

How to use Ecol Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ecol 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Ecol Capsule works

Ecol 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Ecol 500mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
  • Do not use Ecol 500mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Ecol 500mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ecol 500mg Capsule 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ecol 500mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Ecol 500mg Capsule may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ecol 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ecol 500mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ecol 500mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Usually, Ecol 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Ecol 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amphenicols

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Chloramphenicol

References

  1. MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1526-29.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 244-25.
  4. Drugs.com. Chloramphenicol. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Chloramphenicol. Bristol, Tennessee: Monarch Pharmaceuticals; 2004. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Regular urine infection which keeps on happening Suffering since past thirteen years Several times it was diagnosed as ecol I in urine culture

Dr. Dharna Gupta
Dr. Dharna Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT have recurrent UTI.take antibiotics according to culture & sensitivity reports.drink lots of water.always pass urine after intercourse.maintain perineal hygiene.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
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