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Shecon is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Shecon have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Shecon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Shecon include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Shecon can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Shecon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Shecon has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Shecon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Shecon related warnings section.
Shecon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Shecon in conditions like Liver Disease, Anemia. Other contraindications of Shecon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Shecon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Shecon is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Shecon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Shecon safe for pregnant women?
Shecon can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Shecon, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Shecon safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Shecon. If you see any side effects, stop taking Shecon immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Shecon again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Shecon on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Shecon on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Shecon on the Liver?
Shecon is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Shecon on the Heart?
Using Shecon does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Shecon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Shecon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Shecon habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Shecon is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Shecon
Taking Shecon with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Shecon
Consuming Shecon with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Shecon is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Yes, you can take Shecon for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Shecon and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Shecon is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Shecon is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
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