Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that effectively treats respiratory tract infection. It manages the symptoms of excessive coughing by loosening the mucus (cough). It also helps in killing the infection-causing microorganisms.

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Ecogat A Tablet

Respiratory tract infection

Side effects of Ecogat A 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 Ecogat A

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Allergic reaction

How to use Ecogat A 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. Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Ecogat A Tablet works

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Gatifloxacin which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Gatifloxacin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine

Liver

CAUTION

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ecogat A Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of various respiratory infections.
Avoid taking indigestion remedies, or supplements containing iron, magnesium, or zinc at least 2 hours before or after taking Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet. This is because Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet combines with these medicines, which makes it less effective in fighting infection.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma or stomach ulcers.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Nose in close Cold chest flue a

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection

Cough problem and body pain also headache

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be viral infection or respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist

Respiratory tract problem, severe infection, headache Sir please give early response to me !

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temp. If child has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your child a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

FAQs

What if I don't get better after using Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet?

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.

Can I stop taking Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Ecogat A 75 mg/400 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

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