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Escot Cream

Manufactured byDwd Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsNifedipine (0.3 %w/w) + Lidocaine (1.5 %w/w)
Description
Escot Cream is a medicine that consists of Nifedipine and Lidocaine. It is used for the treatment of anal fissures. Anal fissures are small tears of skin around your anus (the opening through which stool passes out of your body). Escot Cream works by blocking the action of calcium in the smooth muscles, thus reducing pain. Escot Cream shows side effects like itching or burning sensation, irritation, rash or pain at the site of application and headaches. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Escot Cream is a prescription medicine and should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Before using this medicine, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Follow all the instructions given in the package leaflet. Avoid contact with your eyes, ears, nose and mouth. wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Escot Cream is not recommended for children under the age of 18 years. Inform your doctor about your ongoing medications or other health conditions if any, before using this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before using Escot Cream.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Escot Cream

  • Abnormal sensation
  • Edema at the site of application
  • Itching and rash
  • Headache
  • Application site pain
  • Burning sensation

Uses of Escot Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anal fissures
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Escot Cream to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Escot Cream remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Escot Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Escot Cream is not recommended to be used during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects to your foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Escot Cream is not recommended to be used during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid Escot Cream if you are allergic to it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like skin rashes, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, severe dizziness, and breathing difficulty.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Escot Cream is not recommended to be used during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects to your foetus.

Breast-feeding

Escot Cream is not recommended to be used during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Other diseases

Inform your doctor if you have any lung, kidney, or liver problems etc., before taking Escot Cream as this medicine may worsen your condition.

External use only

Escot Cream is recommended for external use only. Hence, avoid contact with eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

Skin irritation

Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the use of Escot Cream if you experience any skin irritation such as burning or itching.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Escot Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply two doses at one time to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

Overdose of Escot Cream may cause symptoms like headache, itching and burning at the site of application. Consult your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Kidney diseases

Escot Cream should be used with caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems as it may worsen your health condition. Inform your doctor about your condition before using this medicine.

Liver disease

Escot Cream should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing liver problem as it may worsen your health condition. Inform your doctor about your condition before using this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Escot Cream is used to treat anal fissures. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Before applying Escot Cream, clean and dry your hands or wear disposable gloves or use a cling film to protect your finger. Carefully apply this medicine by inserting your finger slightly inside your anus. Use it as directed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, are breastfeeding or have any medical conditions like liver/kidney problems before using Escot Cream.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Escot Cream is a medicine with the combination of Nifedipine and Lidocaine. Nifedipine works by inhibiting the influx of calcium into the smooth muscles and causes relaxation of the muscles. Lidocaine works by blocking pain signals from the body to the brain. Thus, the combination is better effective for the treatment of anal fissures.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Calcium channel blocking agents, Topical anesthetics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Oct 2021

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