Unifex Kid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Unifex Kid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unifex Kid. 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.
The most common side effects of Unifex Kid are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Unifex Kid have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Unifex Kid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Unifex Kid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Unifex Kid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Unifex Kid related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Unifex Kid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Unifex Kid have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unifex Kid is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Unifex Kid 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Unifex Kid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Unifex Kid without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Unifex Kid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Unifex Kid.
What is the effect of Unifex Kid on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Unifex Kid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Unifex Kid on the Liver?
Using Unifex Kid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unifex Kid on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Unifex Kid for the heart.
Unifex Kid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unifex Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unifex Kid habit forming or addictive?
Unifex Kid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Unifex Kid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Unifex Kid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unifex Kid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Unifex Kid
Taking Unifex Kid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unifex Kid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unifex Kid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Unifex Kid does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Unifex Kid is not a scabicidal agent.
Yes, Unifex Kid might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Unifex Kid can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Unifex Kid along with prednisone.
Yes, Unifex Kid can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae). It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Unifex Kid contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Unifex Kid is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
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