Unito: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Unito Information

Unito is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Unito 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 Unito. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Unito as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Unito 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 Unito is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Unito has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Unito related warnings section.

Unito is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Unito contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Unito have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unito is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Unito Benefits & Uses
Unito Dosage & How to Take
Unito Side Effects
Unito Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Unito with Other Drugs
Unito Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Unito
Unito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Unito Benefits & Uses

Unito is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Gonorrhea
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Unito 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: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Unito Related Warnings

Is the use of Unito safe for pregnant women?

Unito is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Unito safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Unito.
What is the effect of Unito on the Kidneys?

Unito can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Unito on the Liver?

Using Unito does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unito on the Heart?

Unito is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Unito with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Warfarin

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Doxycycline

Ethinyl Estradiol

Methotrexate

Mild

Probenecid

Unito Contraindications

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

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Unito

Is this Unito habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Unito.

Unito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Unito

Taking Unito with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unito

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unito and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Unito

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Unito on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Unito in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Unito to treat pneumonia?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, you can use Unito to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Unito?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Unito is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Unito without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Unito is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Unito cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Unito can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.