Excelspar: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Excelspar Information

Excelspar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Excelspar have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Excelspar. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Excelspar include Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Excelspar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Excelspar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Excelspar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Excelspar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Excelspar related warnings section.

Excelspar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Excelspar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Excelspar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Excelspar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Excelspar Benefits & Uses
Excelspar Dosage & How to Take
Excelspar Side Effects
Excelspar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Excelspar with Other Drugs
Excelspar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Excelspar
Excelspar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Excelspar Benefits & Uses

Excelspar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Pneumonia
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Excelspar 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Initially 400 mg/day followed by 200 mg/day for 9 days
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Initially 400 mg/day followed by 200 mg/day for 9 days

Excelspar Related Warnings

Is the use of Excelspar safe for pregnant women?

Excelspar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Excelspar again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Excelspar safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Excelspar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Excelspar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Excelspar on the Kidneys?

Excelspar may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Excelspar on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Excelspar on the liver, information on safety of Excelspar for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Excelspar on the Heart?

Excelspar has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Excelspar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Excelspar Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Arrhythmia
Ulcerative Colitis
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Excelspar

Is this Excelspar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Excelspar has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Excelspar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Excelspar should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Excelspar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Excelspar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Excelspar

You can take Excelspar with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Excelspar

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Excelspar with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Excelspar

Question over 4 years ago

Does Excelspar cause headache?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Excelspar can cause a headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Excelspar cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Excelspar causes drowsiness. It is a known side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Excelspar cause stomach upset?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Excelspar can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Excelspar works?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Excelspar is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting enzymes such as topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV which are essential for the bacterial cell to repair, DNA replication, transcription, and recombination. Thus it kills the bacteria. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Excelspar cause stomach pain?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Excelspar can cause stomach (abdominal) pain. If you are experiencing severe stomach pain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.