Entakon M

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Entakon M Information

Entakon M is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Entakon M have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Entakon M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Entakon M are Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Entakon M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Entakon M are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Entakon M is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Entakon M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Entakon M related warnings section.

Entakon M is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Entakon M have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Entakon M with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entakon M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Entakon M Benefits & Uses

Entakon M is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Entakon M Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Entakon M Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Entakon M is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

Entakon M Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Entakon M safe for pregnant women?


    Entakon M has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Entakon M without medical advice.

  • Is the use of Entakon M safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Entakon M. It should only be taken after medical advice.

  • What is the effect of Entakon M on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Entakon M on kidney have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Entakon M on the Liver?


    Side effects of Entakon M rarely affect the liver.

  • What is the effect of Entakon M on the Heart?


    Using Entakon M does not have any harmful effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Entakon M with Other Drugs

Entakon M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Entakon M Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entakon M unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Entakon M

  • Is this Entakon M habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Entakon M has not been reported.

Entakon M Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Entakon M


    Taking Entakon M with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Entakon M


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Entakon M.



Frequently asked Questions about Entakon M

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Entakon M?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Entakon M can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Entakon M an antibiotic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Entakon M is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Entakon M used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Entakon M is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Entakon M work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Entakon M acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Entakon M?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Entakon M is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Oracea® (doxycycline)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 733-739

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193

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