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Onimex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cough, Bronchitis. Other than this, Onimex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Onimex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Onimex also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Onimex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Onimex 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 Onimex is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Onimex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction, Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Onimex since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Onimex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Onimex is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Onimex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Onimex is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Onimex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Onimex. If you are pregnant, do not take Onimex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Onimex safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Onimex. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Onimex on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Onimex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Onimex on the Liver?
Onimex has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Onimex on the Heart?
Onimex is rarely harmful for the heart.
Onimex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onimex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onimex habit forming or addictive?
Onimex is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Onimex
There is no information on the effects of taking Onimex with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onimex
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Onimex with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
