Umoxim

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Umoxim Information

Umoxim is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Umoxim depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Umoxim Benefits & Uses

Umoxim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Umoxim 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Umoxim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Umoxim is used -

Mild

Umoxim Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Umoxim safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Umoxim safely.

  • Is the use of Umoxim safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Umoxim.

  • What is the effect of Umoxim on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Umoxim on kidney have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Umoxim on the Liver?


    Using Umoxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

  • What is the effect of Umoxim on the Heart?


    Umoxim is completely safe for the heart.


Severe Interaction of Umoxim with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Umoxim Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Umoxim

  • Is this Umoxim habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Umoxim is addictive.

Umoxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Umoxim


    When consumed with certain foods, Umoxim may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Umoxim


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Umoxim with alcohol.


Frequently asked Questions about Umoxim

Question almost 7 years ago

Does Umoxim cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Umoxim covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Umoxim.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can I take Umoxim without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Umoxim is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Umoxim treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Umoxim can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question about 7 years ago

What is Umoxim?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Umoxim is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Umoxim treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Umoxim can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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